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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Herbert Myrick

President Roosevelt writes to Herbert Myrick to apologize that he cannot be present at the dedication of Myrick’s building, but wants to wish him well and send a few words regarding national cooperation to support technical education, specifically in agriculture. Roosevelt praises Myrick for his work with the Orange Judd agricultural papers and for exemplifying professional cooperation and ethical business practices. Roosevelt details his feelings on the importance of the preservation of natural resources, the updated applications of the Homestead Law, and the possible ways the Nation and the State can empower hard working farmers to make sure the business of agriculture thrives in America.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-10

Letter from Paul V. Collins to Theodore Roosevelt

Paul V. Collins informs Theodore Roosevelt that Minnesota and Dakota farmers opposed Canadian reciprocity, citing economic losses and betrayal by the administration, and describes efforts to organize a Farmers’ League for protection of agricultural interests.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-13

Letter from Howard H. Gross to Theodore Roosevelt

Howard H. Gross asks Theodore Roosevelt if he will join an advisory committee regarding appropriation funds for agricultural promotion throughout the country. Gross explains that the United States currently does not produce as much agriculturally as Germany, England, and Denmark, and asserts that with more federal funds for agricultural instruction, this can be corrected.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-11

Letter from William M. Babbott to Theodore Roosevelt

Economist William M. Babbott expresses his frustrations to Theodore Roosevelt about economic conditions in the United States and the Department of Agriculture. He says, “never has a country practiced so much falseness” and “been so hurtful to mankind,” expressing concerns with the cost of living, and likely referencing ongoing problems with food safety and nutrition, especially as relates to the safety of the milk supply.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-25

Comfort for America, or remarks on her real situation and policy

In response to complaints of hard times, Benjamin Franklin reflects on the current economic situation in the United States. He notes that the agricultural situation is particularly good, and conditions in cities are improving for workers. The situation of merchants will improve when they begin to import less and some of them return to working trades. Franklin believes that although the country is divided between parties, they all have different ideas of how to improve the nation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1786