Benjamin Strong Jr. to Clarence F. Pritchard
Title
Benjamin Strong Jr. to Clarence F. Pritchard
Creator
Strong, Benjamin, 1872-1928
Identifier
WWP18658
Date
1919 June 6
Description
Benjamin Strong Jr. writes Clarence F. Pritchard to thank him for his service in the Liberty Loan Campaign.
Source
Benjamin Strong Jr. Papers, New York Federal Reserve Bank
Language
English
Text
Dear Mr. Pritchard:
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK
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The successful conclusion of the Fifth Liberty Loan, more successful in this district than in any other, means the disbanding of our great Liberty Loan Organization. There are certain members of the organization to whom I am addressing this personal letter, although unable to do so to all of them, as I would most prefer.
The work which you and your associates have performed has been an accomplishment of the very first order in finance and in patriotism. The pride which I have personally felt in this organization is justified by the character of the men and women in it even more than by the results which they have accomplished. I know how difficult some of the work has been; what a tremendous strain it has imposed upon all the members of the organization; and what sacrifices in many cases the work has required, and by men and women who were little able to afford them.
This letter is to express to you my gratitude for the loyalty which you have all shown to me as the nominal head of the organization, and particularly for your loyalty to a great undertaking, as that was chiefly responsible for an equally great success.
With many good wishes, I am,
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK
COPY
The successful conclusion of the Fifth Liberty Loan, more successful in this district than in any other, means the disbanding of our great Liberty Loan Organization. There are certain members of the organization to whom I am addressing this personal letter, although unable to do so to all of them, as I would most prefer.
The work which you and your associates have performed has been an accomplishment of the very first order in finance and in patriotism. The pride which I have personally felt in this organization is justified by the character of the men and women in it even more than by the results which they have accomplished. I know how difficult some of the work has been; what a tremendous strain it has imposed upon all the members of the organization; and what sacrifices in many cases the work has required, and by men and women who were little able to afford them.
This letter is to express to you my gratitude for the loyalty which you have all shown to me as the nominal head of the organization, and particularly for your loyalty to a great undertaking, as that was chiefly responsible for an equally great success.
With many good wishes, I am,
Original Format
Letter
To
Clarence F. Pritchard
Files
Collection
Citation
Strong, Benjamin, 1872-1928, “Benjamin Strong Jr. to Clarence F. Pritchard,” 1919 June 6, WWP18658, Benjamin Strong Jr. Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.