Benjamin Strong Jr. to Guy Emerson
Title
Benjamin Strong Jr. to Guy Emerson
Creator
Strong, Benjamin, 1872-1928
Identifier
WWP18589
Date
1918 May 22
Description
Benjamin Strong Jr. writes Guy Emerson regarding the Liberty Loan.
Source
Benjamin Strong Jr. Papers, New York Federal Reserve Bank
Language
English
Text
(COPY)
Equitable Building
New York
Dear Emerson -
I have been seeking the right time to send you a few lines about the loan; and this the first spare moment.
No one could take greater pride and satisfaction in having a part in a great task, than I do in my association with you and the Liberty Loan Staff. Work for one’s Country is usually impersonal, - and too often perfunctory. For me this is a work of real blood affection, - of course on account of that boy of mine - and I feel that you are all striving with me, to insure his safe and speedy return.
There are no reservations or doubts in my mind as to the spirit, ability or affection of the organization, - it is a very great thing that it is doing, - but the credit for the results belongs to you and the others, - and of that I get much too large a share. I am writing to congratulate you and express my admiration fof your ability, patriotism and of the success which those two always insure.
Yours,
BENJ. STRONG
Equitable Building
New York
Dear Emerson -
I have been seeking the right time to send you a few lines about the loan; and this the first spare moment.
No one could take greater pride and satisfaction in having a part in a great task, than I do in my association with you and the Liberty Loan Staff. Work for one’s Country is usually impersonal, - and too often perfunctory. For me this is a work of real blood affection, - of course on account of that boy of mine - and I feel that you are all striving with me, to insure his safe and speedy return.
There are no reservations or doubts in my mind as to the spirit, ability or affection of the organization, - it is a very great thing that it is doing, - but the credit for the results belongs to you and the others, - and of that I get much too large a share. I am writing to congratulate you and express my admiration fof your ability, patriotism and of the success which those two always insure.
Yours,
BENJ. STRONG
Original Format
Letter
To
Guy Emerson
Files
Collection
Citation
Strong, Benjamin, 1872-1928, “Benjamin Strong Jr. to Guy Emerson,” 1918 May 22, WWP18589, Benjamin Strong Jr. Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.