American cabinet officer, he settled in Nebraska, founded the Nebraska City News, and served (1858–61) as territorial secretary. In 1872 he originated Arbor Day, which since 1885 has been a legal holiday in Nebraska on Apr. 22. He was Secretary of Agriculture (1893–97) under Grover Cleveland. ALS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, August 13, 1888. In part: “I have your invitation to attend the State Prohibition Convention and thank you…I am a Temperance Man…as you know I do not think prohibition right. It does not prohibit the sale in Nebraska City…over this interstate commerce congress has the control. Nature provides for the survival of the fittest. Nature would have live and increase their kind those who by force of intellect and will control their appetities…Prohibition exalts laws and policemen over home influences and Mothers.” In very good condition, with mirroring to last name of signature and some text from premature folding of letter, vertical folds, one through a letter of the signature. R&R COA.
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