On March 15, 1919, Mrs. Daniels and myself had the pleasure of going aboard the Leviathan with a party of naval officers who were accompanying me to Europe on important public business. The remembrance of this voyage will ever be among the most cherished memories of all the members of our party. The never-failing courtesy and kindness of both officers and men, the thoughtful consideration with which we were treated, will always cause us to remember the U.S.S. Leviathan with the warmest personal regard.
With all good wishes for the future for the crew of the Leviathan and the hope that the ship’s great work, so wonderfully carried out thus far, may be as successfully completed.
Josephus Daniels
Admiral Gleaves and Staff
