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Letter from C. Hart Merriam to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from C. Hart Merriam to Theodore Roosevelt

C. Hart Merriam clarifies information he gave Theodore Roosevelt about the black-tail deer population. He also points out that the Rocky Mountain mule deer is present all along the eastern side of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada Ranges, as well as the mountains in southern California. Merriam tells Roosevelt that he will send more information about deer at a later date.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-06-06

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

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

Letter from Horace P. Bennett to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Horace P. Bennett to Theodore Roosevelt

Horace P. Bennett read in a newspaper that Ted Roosevelt has a collection of minerals and curiosities. Bennett has a similar collection and would like to give it to someone that can appreciate it. He suggests his collection could be given to Ted and offers to discuss the matter when Vice President Roosevelt opens the Minnesota State Fair in September.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-23

Letter from Joseph Benson Foraker to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Joseph Benson Foraker to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Foraker writes Vice President Roosevelt about the implications of currency-related matters in future elections. The Democrats are divided on the issue of silver currency, with William Jennings Bryan facing off against “Gold Democrats.” Foraker believes that this situation could gain some votes for the Republicans. Foraker will try to get General Dick, Governor Hook, and Senator Hoar to praise Roosevelt in connection with important meetings and places, and asks Roosevelt to let him know if he has any particular time and place in mind for such meetings or recognition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-23