Benjamin Strong Jr. to Carter Glass
Title
Benjamin Strong Jr. to Carter Glass
Creator
Strong, Benjamin, 1872-1928
Identifier
WWP18818
Date
1927 February 22
Description
Benjamin Strong Jr. writes Carter Glass regarding Federal Reserve legislation, and to say his convalescence is progressing slowly.
Source
Benjamin Strong Jr. Papers, New York Federal Reserve Bank
Language
English
Text
My dear Senator:
It was most kind of you to write me so fully on January 13th. I have not attempted any mail since then until the last few days, when I have felt equal to doing a little quiet work and catching up with a great accumulation of mail.It may be that later I shall attempt such a book as is really needed, such as I wrote you about, but I would much prefer not to do so while I am an active official of the System, and not until after you have published your own book.I am so glad that the Mc Fadden Bill has passed with the provision for extending the charters of the Federal Reserve Banks and without the Hull amendment. Much of this result, I am certain, is due to your own influence and advocacy of the bill in this form. It relieved me of anxiety lest the charter renewal become a matter of political controversy, and possibly at a time when important elections were about to occur.My convalescence is progressing slowly, but encourages me to believe that I will be able to return to New York some time in April. But it has been a mean business and I hope never to have another experience like it.Permit me to say in conclusion that I read the entire series of articles in the “Post”, enjoyed every word of them, and am very glad that they were published.With kindest regards as always, I beg to remain
Sincerely yours,
It was most kind of you to write me so fully on January 13th. I have not attempted any mail since then until the last few days, when I have felt equal to doing a little quiet work and catching up with a great accumulation of mail.It may be that later I shall attempt such a book as is really needed, such as I wrote you about, but I would much prefer not to do so while I am an active official of the System, and not until after you have published your own book.I am so glad that the Mc Fadden Bill has passed with the provision for extending the charters of the Federal Reserve Banks and without the Hull amendment. Much of this result, I am certain, is due to your own influence and advocacy of the bill in this form. It relieved me of anxiety lest the charter renewal become a matter of political controversy, and possibly at a time when important elections were about to occur.My convalescence is progressing slowly, but encourages me to believe that I will be able to return to New York some time in April. But it has been a mean business and I hope never to have another experience like it.Permit me to say in conclusion that I read the entire series of articles in the “Post”, enjoyed every word of them, and am very glad that they were published.With kindest regards as always, I beg to remain
Sincerely yours,
Original Format
Letter
To
Glass, Carter, 1858-1946
Files
Collection
Citation
Strong, Benjamin, 1872-1928, “Benjamin Strong Jr. to Carter Glass,” 1927 February 22, WWP18818, Benjamin Strong Jr. Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.