May 04, 1931
[Released May 4, 1931. Dated May 3, 1931]
I GREATLY regret to learn of the death of your father. His long and successful career, his many public services and his great benefactions marked him as one of our most eminent citizens. Mrs. Hoover and I join in extending to you our deep sympathy.
HERBERT HOOVER
[George F. Baker, Jr., New York City]
Note: Mr. Baker, chairman of the board of the First National Bank of New Yorkand director of numerous corporations, died at his home in New York City on May 2, 1931.
Herbert Hoover, Message of Sympathy on the Death of George F. Baker. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/212601