th August, 1918.

MY DEAR AMBASSADOR:

It is with the deepest regret that my colleagues and I have
received the news that you have been forced by ill health to resign
your office and that the President has consented to your
relinquishing your ambassadorial duties. We are sorry that you are
leaving us, all the more because your tenure of office has
coincided with one of the greatest epochs in the history of our two
countries and of the world, and because your influence and counsel
throughout this difficult time have been of the utmost value to us
all.

The power for good or evil which can be exerted by the occupant of
your high position is at all times necessarily very great. That our
peoples are now fighting side by side in the cause of human freedom
and that they are manifesting an ever growing feeling of cordiality
to one another is largely attributable to the exceptional wisdom
and good-will with which you have discharged your duties. For the
part you have played during the past five years in bringing about
this happy result we owe you our lasting gratitude.

May I add that while you have always firmly presented the point of
view of your own country, you have succeeded in winning, not only
the respect and admiration of official circles, but the confidence,
and I can say without hesitation, the affection of all sections of
our people? It will be with universal regret that they will learn
that, owing to the strain of the great responsibilities you have
borne, you are no longer to remain among us. I earnestly trust that
a well-earned rest will speedily restore you to complete health,
and that you have many years of public service still in store for
you.

I should like also to say how much we shall miss Mrs. Page. She has
won a real place in all our hearts. Through her unfailing tact, her
genuine kindliness, and her unvarying readiness to respond to any
call upon her time and energy, she has greatly contributed to the
success of your ambassadorship.

Ever sincerely,
D. LLOYD GEORGE.

_From Viscount Grey of Fallodon_

Glen Innerleithen, Scotland.
September 2, 1918.

DEAR MR. PAGE:

I have been out of touch with current events for a few days, but
yesterday I read the two articles in the _Times_ on your