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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Harold Strong Latham for sending Edwin R. A. Seligman’s book on income tax.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-03
Edgar Chambless plans to send copies of his book Roadtown to former members of Commission on Country Life in an effort to solicit their opinions on it, and asks Theodore Roosevelt if he would be willing to write a short message in support of this. While he heard that Roosevelt considers the ideas presented in the work currently impractical, they have been of interest to a number of other prominent people, which Chambless hopes will convince Roosevelt to assist in this way. He particularly references Luther Burbank as “not the type of man who jumps at conclusions or lends his name to impractical schemes.” By providing a message in support of Chambless’s investigations, Roosevelt will help make the ideas a reality.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-21
Nicholas Murray Butler recently dined with German Emperor William II, who asked him to send President Roosevelt a special message of his regard. Butler additionally sends Roosevelt an interesting article regarding Roosevelt’s historical writing. Regarding Roosevelt’s previous mention of taxation, Butler comments that he hopes to be back in the United States in time to be of use to Roosevelt, but suggests that in the meantime Roosevelt consult with some experts on the topic. He is enjoying the rest he is getting while abroad.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-12
Edgar Chambless addresses himself to former members of the Country Life Commission, and solicits their opinion on his book Roadtown. Chambless believes that developing cities along the lines he proposes would alleviate many of the problems the commission observed during its investigations. Many prominent figures have already expressed an interest in his plan, and Chambless hopes the recipient will be able to endorse it as well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-21