“There was reason for STILLMAN'S EXTREME SECRECY. HE WAS PREPARING TO EXTEND THE CITY BANK'S POWER OVER THE EARTH AND FULLY RECOGNIZED THAT THIS AMBITION WOULD DRAW HIM INTO THE WEB OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL INTRIGUE AND ESPIONAGE”
Quote by George B. Cortelyou
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George B. Cortelyou
George B. Cortelyou was a former United States Secretary of the Treasury. He was born on July 26, 1862, and passed away on October 23, 1940. Cortelyou had extensive experience in the field of finance and held several important positions in the United States Treasury Department. more
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