A letter written by former President George H.W. Bush to then-incoming President Bill Clinton is making the rounds after Bush's death.
Written in 1993, the letter is part of the tradition of outgoing presidents leaving notes to incoming ones.
BuzzFeed News reported that the letter was first circulated in September 2017, but then-Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton shared the letter as it went viral in June 2016.
The letter can be read in full below:
"Dear Bill, When I walked into this office just now I felt the same sense of wonder and respect that I felt four years ago. I know you will feel that too.
"I wish you great happiness here. I never felt the loneliness some presidents have described.
"There will be very tough times, made even more difficult by criticism you may not think is fair. I'm not a very good one to give advice; but just don't let the critics discourage you or push you off course.
"You will be our president when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well.
"Your success now is our country's success. I am rooting hard for you.
"Good luck --
George"
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