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President Roosevelt tells William Barret Ridgely that he has received his letter resigning from the position of Comptroller of the Currency, and thanks Ridgely for staying in the office for as long as he has.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-28
President Roosevelt informs William Barret Ridgely, Comptroller of the Currency, that he refrains from offering any advice concerning the Chemical Bank as he holds stock in this bank and is personally acquainted with the directors. Roosevelt tells Ridgely to continue his work with any other bank and to pay no attention to his personal connections with Chemical.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-28
President Roosevelt was largely satisfied by Comptroller of the Currency Ridgley’s explanation of his actions, agreeing that it is important to exercise discretion to not disturb business interests too much. He suggests, however, that it would be worth chastising some of the institutions that have behaved similarly to John R. Walsh, as a lesson to the to the business community. (Walsh had been indicted earlier in 1906 as president of the Chicago National Bank for violation of banking laws and misappropriation of funds.)
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-28
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1905-07-29
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
President Roosevelt instructs Ridgely to hold up the appointment of his brother until further notice.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-02
Deputy Comptroller Kane corroborates the statements made by Edward Ridgely and commends his professional performance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-13
Edward Ridgely details his past cases as a bank examiner and asks that directors of banks in his district be asked if his examinations are fair and thorough. If there are serious objections to his work, he will resign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-11
The directors of the Chicago National Bank report to Comptroller of the Currency, William Barret Ridgely, on the status of several of their outstanding loans and bond purchases, mostly concentrated in railroads and mining. (The bank would fail in December of that year.)
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-12