Benjamin Strong Jr. to William G. McAdoo

Benjamin Strong Jr. to William G. McAdoo

Strong, Benjamin, 1872-1928

WWP18599

1918 June 15

Benjmain Strong Jr. writes William G. McAdoo regarding the latter's trip to Colorado.

Benjamin Strong Jr. Papers, New York Federal Reserve Bank

English

Dear Secretary McAdoo:
I have taken the liberty, without your knowledge, of telegraphing my friend J. F. Welborn, President of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, Denver, inquiring for imformation such as you will need in connection with your trip. The substance of his reply was telegraphed to you this morning.
Let me say that Welborn is a splendid fellow, a very warm friend, and he and his friend W. V. Hodges, another fine fellow, are exceedingly anxious to do everything in their power to give you just the kind of trip that you need. If you would feel willing to put yourself in their hands, you can surely rely upon their carrying out any wish that you express which would serve to protect you against entertainment or any other interference to your complete rest.
I know Colorado pretty well. While the altitude is stimulating, the weather is gorgeous at this season and you would be, in a few weeks, so thoroughly rested and restored that I feel sure the balance of this year would present no terrors when you came back refreshed and invigorated.
I would be tempted to invite myself to be your guide and companion were it not my knowledge that neither you nor I could keep away from constant discussion of all our problems and perplexities, and that is just what you are going away to avoid.
I will keep you posted as I hear from Welborn and possibly between us we can put the Secretary of the Treasury back on his feet again.
With warmest regards,
Sincerely

Letter

McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941