William G. McAdoo to Benjamin Strong Jr.
Title
William G. McAdoo to Benjamin Strong Jr.
Creator
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941
Identifier
WWP18617
Date
1918 December 10
Description
William G. McAdoo writes Benjamin Strong Jr. to thank him for his letter regarding McAdoo's retirement as Treasury Secretary.
Source
Benjamin Strong Jr. Papers, New York Federal Reserve Bank
Language
English
Text
My dear Strong:
It would be impossible for me to tell you how deeply I appreciate your fine letter. I regret that I have not been able to acknowledge it sooner. Immediately after my resignation I had to go South on a railroad inspection trip and since my return I have been simply submerged.Your very generous comment on my public service touches me deeply. I wish I could feel that I deserve all the splendid things my friends have said of me since I resigned. In any case I shall always be grateful to the American people for the opportunity of serving in this wonderful period through which we have just passed - a period of triumphant democracy. I shall always rejoice too in the cooperation and splendid support you have given me throughout my term of office. It has been a genuine pleasure to be associated with you in the service of our country.I feel concerned about your health and I am delighted to know that you are going to take a genuine rest. My health is in fine shape except that I am very tired so I have determined to go out to California for two or three months and then take up life again in New York City. I have not decided what I shall do but I shall probably resume the practice of law.The new Secretary of the Treasury is a man of such high character and ability that I am sure he will carry the work forward with great success. I know you will find it a pleasure to be associated with him.Take care of yourself. I am looking forward with pleasure to seeing you frequently when I get back to New York.
Always with best wishes, I am,
It would be impossible for me to tell you how deeply I appreciate your fine letter. I regret that I have not been able to acknowledge it sooner. Immediately after my resignation I had to go South on a railroad inspection trip and since my return I have been simply submerged.Your very generous comment on my public service touches me deeply. I wish I could feel that I deserve all the splendid things my friends have said of me since I resigned. In any case I shall always be grateful to the American people for the opportunity of serving in this wonderful period through which we have just passed - a period of triumphant democracy. I shall always rejoice too in the cooperation and splendid support you have given me throughout my term of office. It has been a genuine pleasure to be associated with you in the service of our country.I feel concerned about your health and I am delighted to know that you are going to take a genuine rest. My health is in fine shape except that I am very tired so I have determined to go out to California for two or three months and then take up life again in New York City. I have not decided what I shall do but I shall probably resume the practice of law.The new Secretary of the Treasury is a man of such high character and ability that I am sure he will carry the work forward with great success. I know you will find it a pleasure to be associated with him.Take care of yourself. I am looking forward with pleasure to seeing you frequently when I get back to New York.
Always with best wishes, I am,
Original Format
Letter
To
Strong, Benjamin, 1872-1928
Collection
Citation
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941, “William G. McAdoo to Benjamin Strong Jr.,” 1918 December 10, WWP18617, Benjamin Strong Jr. Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.