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June 12, 19l& Dear Jiaasiei V/e w r o in a Board meeting this morning when the item over the ticker case through announcing your appointment to the Supreme Court, and while we wore all aware that this was likely to happen, nav that it ia an accomplished fact I isaat to record the unanimous enthusiasm with which it was received. There is, however, one large fly in the ezaber* Tou have alleys been a faithful and interested friend in the Senate and Z am personally greatly grieved on that aocoont to have you put on the judicial robes* I could, but will not, nention soae of your ersttthile colleagues in the Senate mhos I could spare from that body without regret, though they isould not ornament the Court a* you will any store than they have the Senate* On your account I rejoice in this aplendid recognition which has ease to you and, needless to add, you have oy Boat earnest good wishes for your continued health, happineas and eervice to the country* Sincerely yours. Honorable Jasee P* Byrne*, United States Senate, Washington, D« C« ET:b ^trilled J£>lcde& xaie WASHINGTON, D. C. June 1A> 1941 Dear Marriner: It was thoughtful of you to write me such a nice letter, and I wish to assure you of ny sincere appreciation. With best wishes, I am Mr. M. S. Eccles Washington, D. C*
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