Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Seth Bullock
Theodore Roosevelt tells Seth Bullock that the potatoes are doing fine.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-06-06
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Potatoes
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ada Hall
Theodore Roosevelt commiserates with Ada Hall about the rising cost of produce. He mentions that farmers are just as displeased as consumers. He hopes that those with the power to affect change will investigate the issue.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-09-15
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Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Robert W. Spangler
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks the people of Twin Falls, Idaho, for the potatoes and Robert W. Spangler for his kind letter.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-01-14
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Letter from Robert W. Spangler to Theodore Roosevelt
Robert W. Spangler of the Commercial Club of Twin Falls, Idaho, shares that while high school girls were packing potatoes for President William H. Taft and governors, Fred Spencer brought in a sack of extra-fine potatoes he had selected for Theodore Roosevelt, which were carefully packaged and attended to by the whole town. Spangler wishes Roosevelt happy holidays.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1910-12-18
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Letter from Weldon Brinton Heyburn to Theodore Roosevelt
On behalf of the workers of the Minidoka Irrigation Project, Senator Heyburn sends President Roosevelt the gift of some potatoes. The workers express their appreciation for the Reclamation Act, which they accredit to Roosevelt’s foresight and patriotism. They hope Roosevelt understands the courteous and respectful intentions of their gift.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-11-14