William G. McAdoo to Benjamin Strong Jr.
Title
William G. McAdoo to Benjamin Strong Jr.
Creator
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941
Identifier
WWP18528
Date
1916 May 2
Description
William G. McAdoo writes Benjamin Strong Jr. to say he will not be able to send die proofs of American bank notes to England and France
Source
Benjamin Strong Jr. Papers, New York Federal Reserve Bank
Language
English
Text
My dear Governor:
I have your letter of the 18th instant, and am sincerely sorry that I will not be able to authorize a set of die proofs of the Federal reserve notes to be sent to the Bank of England and the Bank of France.
I presented copies of these proofs to members of the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Banks, because of their relation to the Government. I have had a number of requests for copies, but have felt obliged to decline them because I considered it unwise to distribute the proofs extensively.
In view of these circumstances, I regret I cannot consistently comply with your suggestion, but know that you will realize the propriety of this course.
With kind regards and best wishes, I am,
I have your letter of the 18th instant, and am sincerely sorry that I will not be able to authorize a set of die proofs of the Federal reserve notes to be sent to the Bank of England and the Bank of France.
I presented copies of these proofs to members of the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Banks, because of their relation to the Government. I have had a number of requests for copies, but have felt obliged to decline them because I considered it unwise to distribute the proofs extensively.
In view of these circumstances, I regret I cannot consistently comply with your suggestion, but know that you will realize the propriety of this course.
With kind regards and best wishes, I am,
Original Format
Letter
To
Strong, Benjamin, 1872-1928
Files
Collection
Citation
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941, “William G. McAdoo to Benjamin Strong Jr.,” 1916 May 2, WWP18528, Benjamin Strong Jr. Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.