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