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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
OF THE

FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
WASHINGTON

January 27, 194B.

My dear Mr. President:
You have stated in your complimentary letter the
substance of our conversation of last week. As I advised
you then, I desired to have time to consider fully your
decision and request. I have not altered my conviction
that the Chairman of this Board should serve at the pleasure
of the President, and I sought to have such a provision
included in the Banking Act of 1935I have carefully considered your request. After
consultation with close friends and associates on the
Board and because of the reasons mentioned in your letter,
I have decided to remain with the Board in the capacity
you suggest.
Respectfully yours,

M. S. Eccles,
Chairman.

The President,
The White House.