The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-02-13
The following letter is self-explana-

The following letter is self-explana
tory:
ST. LOUIS. Mo, Feb. 5. 90.
L iitOr Gold L~af, Henderson, n. 6.
Dear Sir:-Tha Centcnnial Anniver-
AIRY OF the purchase Of the Louisiana
Territory from France, in 1903. is to be
commemorated by an International
Exposition to be held in St Louis in
10 -. This celebration is of world
wide interest and the proper obser-
vance of the event is immeasurably
above local significance or appIica-
lion. 1t cannot be loca IiZed or miui
mized. 1t is matter in which the
United States is as deeply interested
aS any State within the boundaries of
he Louisiana Purchase.
Realizing the world signif
cance of the event-the stateliest
"ppch in the Nations historv-the
pro jectors of the LouiSiana Purchase
Exposition. in commemoration there
+, have planned it upon lines Of cor
responding magnitude. In extent
and variety of interest, it is desi gned
on a larger scale than any Of its pred
eceSsorS.
We, of North Carolina residing in
St. Louis, are particularly anxious to
see our grand old State we'll repre-
scented, and to occupy its proper
place among the great sisterhoed of
States.
TIE Exposition Company has al
ready secured in round numbers $10,-
10000 TO be expended in buildings
md besutifying the grounds, which
~:ll cover 1920 acres.
Nearly all the different States and
territories have begun preparations
for exhibits, and the Legislatures Of
eleven States already have made APP
preparations to cover the expense.
1t is intended that this shall be the
greatest Of ali the international Expo
>itions heretofore held; every civilized
cation Of the earth has been invited
10 Join in bringing together the most
notable product OF soil, If mannfac-
'ure and Of art, together with Il dis
play of their natural resources.
We feel that North Carolina. our
native Stale. should not miss this op-
p0rtuni.v to show to the world her
natural resources, her nrnufactures -,
her industries and the varied products
IF hrr fertile soil Such a di play
would attract the investor with idle
capital, and the erni iLrant seeking n
home in genia! cline. There are
few seciions of the United States 81
richly endowed 10y nature "a North
Carolina. OF her mineral wealth,
consisting of almost every known
metal, little or nothing is known by
th~ world at large.
Her qaarrie<, producing beautiful
marble If the highest grade, >nitab.e e
ior building or ornamental uses: h~r
immense ti-herirS. her virgin forests
# valuable timber # many varieties,
would becnrL- known in every quart eT
Of the globe, and 7inauguralc Il new
era in the prosperity Of our b-ios ell
State. which has heli >uch u cnnspjc-
uou> position in the uphli.ding If
this great nation, from lis very brgin-
ming. Nearly every foot of hcr soil is
historic ground. from the lofty peaks
| of Watauga to the classic waters oi
| the Albrnarle.
| Beng on the ground and in close
, touch with the management "f the
! fair, we believe that We can render
! valuable assistance To the people al
| home in this enterprise, and ~e are
anxious to c0-npcratr with them il
CITING together a display that We
could look upon with pride. To an,
| one who is interested in. or desire:
any further Information on the sub
j.ct, a prompt and full reply will b'
given To any enquiries addressed Il
the undersigned.
Yours sincerely.
Wm. C.. Green. NJ D.. chairman; jess,
NJ Baf'l-. K bert b. Dula. Capt
Edmund 2. Creecv, Hanry X
Strong. DIR. VIM, McPheei-r-
Major Francis T. Bryan. Dr.. VIM
Webb.
In order that 4 general idea of Tn
magnitude ot the Louisiana Purchas
Exposition may be- had. | beg leave I
submit few trrsrlv stated facts.
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