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.

Original Format

Letter

To

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Files

http://resources.presidentwilson.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/D08046.pdf

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.