Benjamin Strong Jr. to Carter Glass
Title
Benjamin Strong Jr. to Carter Glass
Creator
Strong, Benjamin, 1872-1928
Identifier
WWP18800
Date
1922 October 17
Description
Benjamin Strong Jr. writes Carter Glass regarding the re-appointment of William Harding to the Federal Reserve Board.
Source
Benjamin Strong Jr. Papers, New York Federal Reserve Bank
Language
English
Text
My dear Senator:
I am mortified that there has been delay in sending you the data which I promised two weeks ago. It took more time to get the figures out than I had anticipated, and besides that I was engaged in Washington all of last week at our reserve bank conference and unable to conclude the preparation of my letter.You will be somewhat amused I believe by the enclosed letter from my mother and the article to which she refers. As I told you in Washington, I have maintained and expect to continue to maintain silence in regard to attacks of this character. They will doubtless become more active and violent if Governor Harding is not reappointed, but as yet I have seen nothing to be gained by becoming engaged in personal controversy which will simply afford added opportunity for misrepresentation.
I am mortified that there has been delay in sending you the data which I promised two weeks ago. It took more time to get the figures out than I had anticipated, and besides that I was engaged in Washington all of last week at our reserve bank conference and unable to conclude the preparation of my letter.You will be somewhat amused I believe by the enclosed letter from my mother and the article to which she refers. As I told you in Washington, I have maintained and expect to continue to maintain silence in regard to attacks of this character. They will doubtless become more active and violent if Governor Harding is not reappointed, but as yet I have seen nothing to be gained by becoming engaged in personal controversy which will simply afford added opportunity for misrepresentation.
Original Format
Letter
To
Glass, Carter, 1858-1946
Files
Collection
Citation
Strong, Benjamin, 1872-1928, “Benjamin Strong Jr. to Carter Glass,” 1922 October 17, WWP18800, Benjamin Strong Jr. Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.