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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Herbert Myrick

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 Henry Wallace to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Wallace to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry Wallace thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter from September 15th. He asks permission to read a portion to the National Conservation Congress and asks for a substitution letter to read otherwise. He asks Roosevelt to emphasize the importance of developing farmers’ and country life. He promises to meet Roosevelt next time he is in New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Wallace

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Wallace

Theodore Roosevelt wishes he could attend the meeting of the National Conservation Congress. Roosevelt gives Wallace permission to read his letter to audiences at the meeting. Roosevelt believes that the greatest movement of their time is the development of country life. He established The Country Life Commission for this purpose. According to Roosevelt, the entire nation’s welfare depends on “the welfare of those who till the soil,” because improving farmers’ social lives will improve their farms.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-22