in what direction to move for the preservation ofthat practical monopoly in the production of cotton nowenjoyed by the United States, for the betterment of thecondition of those engaged in it and for the generalinterests of the people at large. Commencing in 1790 with a crop of 5,000 bales,… … VALUES IN COTTON. 13 Cotton Monopoly. Before the civil war and the abolition of slavery, themonopoly of the production of cotton by the UnitedStates for the larger markets was well nigh complete.This statement omits of course consideration of cottonraised in various countries for hand spinning and…
Cotton manufacture
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