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Theodore Roosevelt tells Chares G. Washburn that he found his letter to be interesting and that it gave him some new ideas. Roosevelt also voices his concern regarding “Canadian Reciprocity,” saying that forcing the issue at the expense of the farmers will ultimately be a detriment to the manufacturers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-02
Gifford Pinchot encourages Theodore Roosevelt to mention conservation in his upcoming statement. He would also like to see the encouragement of exporting manufactured goods instead of natural resources.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-13
Charles G. Washburn writes to Theodore Roosevelt that it is unfortunate that he could not accept George F. Booth’s invitation, but also that Washburn and his wife, Caroline Vinton Slater Washburn, would be glad to accept Roosevelt’s luncheon invitation. Washburn then moves on to discuss politics, and is pessimistic about what will come from the Tariff Board. He also believes that “the people” misunderstand how manufacturers operate, and that it is important for the Tariff Board to protect the home market from large quantities of foreign goods. Washburn argues that President William H. Taft is making a grave mistake by forcing a proposition that would split the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-31
Several years of statements by the American Newspaper Publishers’ Association regarding the newspaper industry, including comments on tariffs, competition with Canada, preservation of forests, paper prices, trusts, and labor issues.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11