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Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964 to R. D. Cooper

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04568 Author/Creator: Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1920-1940 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Discusses his concern that an increase in milk prices will harm the health of poor in New York. Furthermore, he contends that the decrease in consumption will hurt the dairy industry. Desires the support of Cooper's committee.

Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Cooper, R.D., fl. 1920-1940

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