George Washington Carver 1864-1943 Black- American botanist and the son of slaves, Carver worked his way through school to become a leader in agricultural research and developed hundreds of products made possible by the cultivation of peanuts and sweet potatoes. A.L.S "G. W. Carver', 1p. oblong 8vo.,., [n.p.], Mar. 7, 1921 to colleague Dr. Morton. In part: "...To my mind one of the most significant addresses you have ever made was delivered last night. I believe it will haw the farthest reaching effect for good, on account of the... people to whom the strong and courageous appeal was made.," Green ink has faded a bit but letter is entirely and easily legible.