Abstract

House of Representatives, Washington, DC DEAR SIR: I address you at the present time relative to the duty on hides, and I do not take my position as a tanner only, but for that which will be of the most benefit to the great majority of the people. The present duty benefits the butcher and large packers only; it enables them to combine and virtually say what prices shall be paid and is very injudicious. It does not benefit the farmer by adding any increased price to his cattle, but works to his disadvantage on prices he is compelled to pay for his harness, shoes, and other leather articles, and this is true of every person, laborer, artisan, and all. Therefore, as one of your constituents, I hope you may see your way clear to use your influence for the placing of hides on the free list, from which they, in my opinion, should never have been taken. Yours, truly,

Date

March 18, 2026

Authors

Sereno Elisha Payne

Volume

7

Publisher

US Government Printing Office