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Letter to Editor
March 22, 1808
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter to Mr. Smith promoting domestic cotton clothing over imported woollens to save 10 million dollars annually, enhance economy, and support patriotic manufacturing during crisis. Writer shares personal experience with a velvet suit.
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Mr. SMITH,
SIR,
The immense quantity of cotton annually produced in our country, and the number of patriotic manufactures, which the present crisis in our affairs will undoubtedly promote, have induced me to make a few economical calculations, viz. the annual expense for woollen cloth of foreign staple and fabric is equal to 10 millions in the articles of cloathing, for which cotton could be adopted with more individual comfort as well as more public and private economy.
In a future essay I shall pursue this subject with minuteness, founded on facts, easily demonstrating that above 10 millions of dollars can be annually saved by wearing velvets, cords, jeans and fustians only, instead of the European woollens now worn by a great portion of our citizens.
These reflections have induced me to obtain a full suit of fine velvet, the difference in the first cost only will be a saving of about one third of the whole expense, and the entire dress will probably last twice as long as the best European broad cloth.
S. B.
SIR,
The immense quantity of cotton annually produced in our country, and the number of patriotic manufactures, which the present crisis in our affairs will undoubtedly promote, have induced me to make a few economical calculations, viz. the annual expense for woollen cloth of foreign staple and fabric is equal to 10 millions in the articles of cloathing, for which cotton could be adopted with more individual comfort as well as more public and private economy.
In a future essay I shall pursue this subject with minuteness, founded on facts, easily demonstrating that above 10 millions of dollars can be annually saved by wearing velvets, cords, jeans and fustians only, instead of the European woollens now worn by a great portion of our citizens.
These reflections have induced me to obtain a full suit of fine velvet, the difference in the first cost only will be a saving of about one third of the whole expense, and the entire dress will probably last twice as long as the best European broad cloth.
S. B.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Commerce Trade
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Cotton Production
Domestic Manufactures
Economic Savings
Patriotic Clothing
Woollen Imports
What entities or persons were involved?
S. B.
Mr. Smith
Letter to Editor Details
Author
S. B.
Recipient
Mr. Smith
Main Argument
the letter argues that switching from imported woollen cloth to domestic cotton fabrics like velvets, cords, jeans, and fustians could save over 10 million dollars annually in clothing expenses, providing greater comfort and economy while promoting patriotic manufactures amid national crisis.
Notable Details
Annual Expense For Woollen Cloth Equals 10 Millions
Personal Suit Of Fine Velvet Saves One Third In Cost And Lasts Twice As Long As European Broad Cloth