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Letter to Editor
September 1, 1866
The Charleston Daily News
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Henry Trenchard of Charleston addresses Governor Orr, promoting wool cultivation in South Carolina as a reliable, profitable alternative to cotton. He notes the state's suitability, benefits for families, and a new English firm in Charleston buying wool for cash or imported cloths.
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WOOL AS AN EXPORT TO ENGLAND. —Mr. HENRY TRENCHARD, of Charleston, has addressed the following interesting communication to Gov. Orr, which opens a vast theme for reflection and action. As he truly observes, the culture of sheep on any scale can be made to pay handsomely with but little outlay. In Kentucky and Tennessee it has for many years been a source of ample income, and we see no reason, while in looking around for means of sustenance and profit, our people should not dwell on a subject of such vast importance:
CHARLESTON, S. C., August 28.
To His Excellency Governor Orr:
SIR: Recognizing you as a representative, not only of the planting interest of the State, but of the new spirit of progress that is being gradually manifested by our people, I beg the attention of your Excellency to a subject of no little importance to the producers of the country, to which with your accustomed propriety you may allude in your forthcoming message. I refer to the cultivation of the wool crop.
1. No State in America is better adapted by climate to the culture of sheep of the finest qualities and consequent production of the best fleece than is the upper portion of South Carolina.
2. Unlike cotton, the wool crop is never uncertain, and the demand never limited. Furthermore, the high price of the former article gives to the latter a prominence as a material for manufacture which has not before been known in the South.
3. There is scarcely a family in the State which may not keep small flocks of sheep, and thus derive an income at little cost, that will not only amply compensate for the original outlay, but return a large interest thereupon.
4. For the first time, the wool business has been made a specialty in the South. An English firm, of whom I have the honor to be the representative, has established itself in Charleston, and gives in exchange for lots of wool, large and small, either the cash at highest prices, or the best English manufactured woolen cloths, imported expressly for the Southern market.
Desirous that the public shall be acquainted through you with these facts, so important and suggestive, and hoping that you will consent to act as the medium, I am, your Excellency, with high respect, your very obedient servant,
HENRY TRENCHARD,
No. 19 Exchange Place,
Charleston, S. C.
CHARLESTON, S. C., August 28.
To His Excellency Governor Orr:
SIR: Recognizing you as a representative, not only of the planting interest of the State, but of the new spirit of progress that is being gradually manifested by our people, I beg the attention of your Excellency to a subject of no little importance to the producers of the country, to which with your accustomed propriety you may allude in your forthcoming message. I refer to the cultivation of the wool crop.
1. No State in America is better adapted by climate to the culture of sheep of the finest qualities and consequent production of the best fleece than is the upper portion of South Carolina.
2. Unlike cotton, the wool crop is never uncertain, and the demand never limited. Furthermore, the high price of the former article gives to the latter a prominence as a material for manufacture which has not before been known in the South.
3. There is scarcely a family in the State which may not keep small flocks of sheep, and thus derive an income at little cost, that will not only amply compensate for the original outlay, but return a large interest thereupon.
4. For the first time, the wool business has been made a specialty in the South. An English firm, of whom I have the honor to be the representative, has established itself in Charleston, and gives in exchange for lots of wool, large and small, either the cash at highest prices, or the best English manufactured woolen cloths, imported expressly for the Southern market.
Desirous that the public shall be acquainted through you with these facts, so important and suggestive, and hoping that you will consent to act as the medium, I am, your Excellency, with high respect, your very obedient servant,
HENRY TRENCHARD,
No. 19 Exchange Place,
Charleston, S. C.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Agriculture
Commerce Trade
What keywords are associated?
Wool Cultivation
South Carolina Agriculture
Sheep Farming
Export To England
Economic Progress
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Trenchard
His Excellency Governor Orr
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Henry Trenchard
Recipient
His Excellency Governor Orr
Main Argument
south carolina should promote wool cultivation as a reliable, profitable crop suited to its climate, accessible to families, and supported by a new english firm in charleston buying wool.
Notable Details
Climate Suitability For Fine Wool Sheep In Upper South Carolina
Wool's Reliability Compared To Cotton
Potential For Family Income From Small Flocks
English Firm In Charleston Exchanging Wool For Cash Or Imported Cloths