Benjamin Strong Jr. to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Benjamin Strong Jr. to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Strong, Benjamin, 1872-1928
Identifier
WWP18603
Date
1918 September 21
Description
Benjamin Strong Jr. writes Woodrow Wilson to apologize for being insistent in his invitation.
Source
Benjamin Strong Jr. Papers, New York Federal Reserve Bank
Language
English
Text
My dear Mr. President:
Your kind letter of September 19yth is received this morning, and makes me feel rather guilty in possibly having appeared a little insistent about our invitation. You must, I am sure, understand the earnestness with which this great enterprise is undertaken by our entire organization, and it may be on that account that we do not always consult the convenience of others as fully as we should. I really hesitated to send you an invitation at all. It was particularly inspired by the fact that after a year an a half, during which the people of this city, and particularly the bankers, have submitted themselves in wonderful fashion to the views and wishes of the Government in all matters pertaining to the war, any recognition which could be made at this time would be the greatest possible assistance in connection with the loan, and, if I may say it, to me, personally, in a very arduous task.
We all wish for you the greatest possible freedom from anxieties, in these days when it seems as though new anxieties developed every day, and, particularly, health and strength to complete your great work.
Cordially,
Governor.
Your kind letter of September 19yth is received this morning, and makes me feel rather guilty in possibly having appeared a little insistent about our invitation. You must, I am sure, understand the earnestness with which this great enterprise is undertaken by our entire organization, and it may be on that account that we do not always consult the convenience of others as fully as we should. I really hesitated to send you an invitation at all. It was particularly inspired by the fact that after a year an a half, during which the people of this city, and particularly the bankers, have submitted themselves in wonderful fashion to the views and wishes of the Government in all matters pertaining to the war, any recognition which could be made at this time would be the greatest possible assistance in connection with the loan, and, if I may say it, to me, personally, in a very arduous task.
We all wish for you the greatest possible freedom from anxieties, in these days when it seems as though new anxieties developed every day, and, particularly, health and strength to complete your great work.
Cordially,
Governor.
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Collection
Citation
Strong, Benjamin, 1872-1928, “Benjamin Strong Jr. to Woodrow Wilson,” 1918 September 21, WWP18603, Benjamin Strong Jr. Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.