[Released November 18, 1932. Dated November 16, 1932]
My dear Mr. Commissioner:
The admirable police arrangements during my recent visit to New York added greatly to my pleasure and comfort and I wish you to know how cordially I appreciate your efforts.
I will be obliged if you will also convey to the members of your Department my thanks for their part in this valued service.
Yours faithfully,
HERBERT HOOVER
[Commissioner Edward P. Mulrooney, Police Headquarters, Center Street, New York City]
Note: The message was made public by Acting Police Commissioner Paul D. Hoyt, who directed that it be incorporated in the general orders of the department and read to the police in each precinct.
Herbert Hoover, Message to the Police Commissioner of New York City. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/207602