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Letter from John B. Uhle to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John B. Uhle to Theodore Roosevelt

John B. Uhle was surprised by Theodore Roosevelt’s comments in a recent article in The New York Times. In the article, Roosevelt claimed he was unable to speak on how farmers are attempting to gain part of middlemen’s profits. Uhle states farmers are using cooperation as their strategy, but this is not the correct course. Uhle believes the primary purpose of farming is supplying the consumer, not raising food. According to Uhle, the food distribution system needs to be reorganized, and this should not be the responsibility of the farmer. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-27

Letter from R. R. Bowker to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from R. R. Bowker to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt’s message to R. R. Bowker confirms to Bowker what he has heard from many in Washington about John F. Stevens’ resignation as Chief Engineer on the Panama Canal. Bowker believes Stevens’, “a man of railroad training and association”, resignation may have been influenced in part by Roosevelt’s policies on railroad regulation. Bowker will send a memorandum or report to Roosevelt in person on the situation to improve the transport of supplies to the canal workers.  

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-28