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Letter from Alvin Howard Sanders to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Alvin Howard Sanders to Theodore Roosevelt

Alvin Howard Sanders reintroduces himself to Theodore Roosevelt as a chairman of the U.S. Tariff Board in Washington, and asks as a publisher of The Breeder’s Gazette if Roosevelt would be willing to contribute as a writer in any way. Sanders believes that, given Roosevelt’s past experiences (such as his early days on the Little Missouri river), his writing on the topic of any farm or ranch subject would greatly interest their “western” audiences.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-30

Creator(s)

Sanders, Alvin Howard, 1860-1948

Letter from Charles G. Washburn to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles G. Washburn to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-31

Creator(s)

Washburn, Charles G. (Charles Grenfill), 1857-1928