I would ask you to accept yourself, and ot convey to both Houses of Congress, and through them to the American people, my solemn and heartfelt thanks for this unique distinction, which will always be proudly remembered by my descendants.

• 对于这一独特的荣誉我的子子孙孙将永远铭记，请接受我真诚、衷心的感谢，并请你向国会两院并通过两院向美国人民转达我的感谢。