Comfortable as I am, I'm mortal tired of being away from you--dead tired.
Praise God it's only 9-1/2 days.

If it were 9-3/4, I should not stand it, but break for home prematurely.
Yours, dear Allie, with all my love, W.H.P.
On August 24th came the President's reply: I have received your communication of August 1st.

It caused me great regret that the condition of your health makes it necessary for you to resign.

Under the circumstances I do not feel I have the right to insist on such a sacrifice as your remaining in London.
Your resignation is therefore accepted.

As you request it will take effect when you report to Washington.