Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Bryce
President Roosevelt acknowledges British Ambassador Bryce’s interest in the United States Country Life Commission and explains its origins. Roosevelt has long been interested in farm life and especially the work and hardships of women in farm life. The President’s interest became action when he learned about the success of the Irish farm cooperative movement from Horace Curzon Plunkett. Roosevelt would like to extend his thanks through Bryce to Plunkett and the Irish for their influence on the United States. Roosevelt considers farmers the foundation of American greatness and progress.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909-03-02
