Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Notes from Gifford Pinchot on Woodrow Wilson’s appeal of October 25, 1918

Gifford Pinchot offers his opinions on the 1918 midterm elections, which are happening at the same time as negotiations to end World War I. President Wilson described the elections as a referendum on his leadership, and hopes that the American public will return a Democratic majority in both houses. Pinchot believes that Americans are calling for Germany’s unconditional surrender, not the “peace without victory” being pursued by Wilson, so he hopes that a Republican Congress will be elected and that the country will “stop talking peace and get on with war.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-10-25

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Notes from Gifford Pinchot on Woodrow Wilson’s appeal of October 25, 1918

Gifford Pinchot drafts notes on President Wilson’s appeal for the return of a Democratic Congress in the 1918 midterm elections. Pinchot believes that Wilson’s interference is threatening the core principles of democratic government. He also notes that the Republicans have been leading, not following the administration’s war efforts, and that by returning a Republican Congress the American people would be showing their determination to fight through to “complete victory.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-10-25

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

A Short Account of the Big Trees of California

A report on the Calaveras and Stanislaus big tree groves of California, prepared by the Division of Forestry with the intent of aiding preservation.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1900

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

It appears that Speaker Cannon is the primary opponent against the transfer of the forest reserves to the Department of Agriculture. Gifford Pinchot suggests that President Roosevelt meet with Cannon and Representative Mondell regarding the transfer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-03

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Gifford Pinchot writes to President Roosevelt regarding a telegram received from former United States congressman Malcom Albert Moody of Oregon. Pinchot will send Roosevelt editorials from the Oregonian and The New York Times.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-30

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Gifford Pinchot would like to personally deliver the proposed outline for the appointment of a commission on public lands. He will be in Washington, D.C., around October 20. During his vacation along the Grey Bull River, Pinchot successfully hunted his first antelope and elk. The meeting with ranchers at Meeteetse, Wyoming, went well.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-05

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Gifford Pinchot believes that he is overcoming western opposition to transferring the administration of forest reserves to the Department of Agriculture. He suggests that President Roosevelt appoint a commission to investigate public land questions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-21

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

After a discussion with Ray Stannard Baker, Gifford Pinchot has concluded that there were no “shady dealings” in the government work at Salt River Valley. There was a dispute regarding water access but it has concluded and government officials only showed a lack of tact. Pinchot will also take up the A. A. Anderson matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-11

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Gifford Pinchot offers suggestions for speeches that President Roosevelt could give prior to his arrival in Yellowstone. He will also send additional suggestions for speeches to be given after Roosevelt leaves the park.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-30

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Gifford Pinchot returns the axe with a shortened handle but cautions that the head is somewhat heavy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-25

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Gifford Pinchot sends his first impressions of the Philippines and information about his journey across Russia and Manchuria. Governor Taft is in excellent health and everyone speaks highly of him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-27

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Telegram from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Gifford Pinchot is traveling to Russia and the Philippines to study forestry and requests a letter from President Roosevelt expressing interest in Pinchot’s work. Pinchot believes that such a letter could be of “great value” with foreign officials.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-26

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Gifford Pinchot has received President Roosevelt’s letter which will be very helpful while traveling across Russia. He regrets that he will not have time to hunt the “wooly tiger” or “big sheep” while in Russia.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-30

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Telegram from Gifford Pinchot to William Loeb

Gifford Pinchot will be delighted to see President Roosevelt next Wednesday.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-09

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to George B. Cortelyou

Gifford Pinchot returns correspondence between President Roosevelt and Judge Taft.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-10

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to James Wilson

Gifford Pinchot objects to a current bill in the House of Representatives for several reasons; it will limit the creation of new forest reserves, interfere with irrigation, and the government will lose money. Also, it will help the railroads and large cattle companies against the small settlers of the West. He fears this will lead to outrage on the part of the general population.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-15

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Gifford Pinchot is pleased that Theodore Roosevelt approves of his article on conservation and cost of living. He is planning to make it into a campaign pamphlet. Pinchot has been working with Lynn Haines to prepare the book and pamphlet on the Democratic Congress which he believes will help defeat a number of Democrats.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-24

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Now that he has President Roosevelt’s support, Gifford Pinchot is willing to accept the work offered by Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock. Pinchot wanted to have a free hand and hopes to get results.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-19

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Gifford Pinchot does not expect Vice President Roosevelt to be able to attend the meeting of the American Forestry Association but hopes he will be able to send a letter as he did last year. Pinchot is taking a short trip to Oregon and is unsure whether he will be able to take a hunting trip in the fall.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-07-23

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Gifford Pinchot regrets not having a letter for the Denver meeting of the American Forestry Association but understands Vice President Roosevelt’s position. Pinchot and Frederick Haynes Newell are exploring some grazing and irrigation issues and will be leaving for a two week trip to the mountains. Although Pinchot expects to miss his hunt, he hopes he and Roosevelt have a “good visit, with lots of exercise.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-05

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946