On the recordMay 18, 1903
But pleased though I am to see your abounding material prosperity, the products of your soil, the thing I am most pleased with is you yourselves, the men and women.
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presidency.ucsb.eduBut pleased though I am to see your abounding material prosperity, the products of your soil, the thing I am most pleased with is you yourselves, the men and women.
Remarks at Auburn, California
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