Signature, July 20, 1945.

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Signature, July 20, 1945.

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Signature on 8 vo. album sheet, dated July 20, 1945, Washington, D.C. Refers to Richardson's disputes with FDR regarding the Fleet that led to his early retirement.

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Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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