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Arthur J. Giles sends Ambassador Reid a copy of a resolution from the British Federation of Grocers that thanks Roosevelt and Reid for assuring the Federation that the American government guarantees the safety of American packed meat.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-10
Arthur J. Giles encloses a letter explaining a resolution passed by the Federation of the Grocers’ Association of the United Kingdom and a copy of the program for the Federation of Grocers’ Annual Conference. Giles requests a response from President Roosevelt regarding the resolution as it would be up for consideration at the Annual Conference.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-03
Arthur John Giles, Secretary of the Federation of Grocers’ Associations of the United Kingdom, explains British worries over the panic concerning American canned meat. Giles refers to the panic caused by Upton Sinclair’s examination of the meatpacking industry, The Jungle. He tells Roosevelt that the Associations are passing a resolution to provide some assurances to the British people, and he would appreciate support from Roosevelt or his ambassador in Great Britain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-03