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President Roosevelt encourages Richard Achilles Ballinger to take the necessary time to consider his business interests, but hopes that he will be able to take the position in the Department of the Interior. Doing so would “lift an immense burden off [Roosevelt’s] shoulders.”
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1907-01-16
Theodore Roosevelt introduces Richard Achilles Ballinger to C. William Beebe, curator of ornithology at the New York Zoological Park. Roosevelt praises Beebe’s work in collecting American birds and supports his request to collect migratory birds near lighthouses for the park’s collection. He urges Ballinger to grant permission and facilitate communication with the appropriate bureau.
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1911-09-08
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Secretary of the Interior Ballinger for the letter welcoming him home.
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1910-06-23
On behalf of James D. Phelan, ex-mayor of San Francisco, President Roosevelt sends a letter of introduction to Richard Achilles Ballinger.
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1909-02-27
President Roosevelt thanks Judge Ballinger for his telegram. He believes that they all deserve congratulations.
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1908-11-04
President Roosevelt values Land Office Commissioner Ballinger’s recommendation, but is not yet ready to fill the vacancy left by West Point Commandant of Cadets Robert Lee Howze.
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1908-08-04
President Roosevelt regrets that Richard Achilles Ballinger, Commissioner of the General Land Office, is leaving public service. He recognizes the personal sacrifice Ballinger made to come to Washington and thanks him for his service.
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1908-01-06
President Roosevelt appoints Richard Achilles Ballinger as a member of the commission on the public lands, and designates him as chairman.
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1907-03-30
Superintendent Charles M. Ziebach provides an annual report on Sullys Hill National Park for Secretary of the Interior Ballinger. Given that no appropriations have been made to improve the park, conditions are the same as last year. With no money for improvements, very few visitors come to the park. Ziebach is requesting a $3,000 appropriation for repairs and improvements.
1909-08-17
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson informs Secretary of the Interior Ballinger that, due to changes in the boundaries of the Monterey National Forest and the elimination of the Pinnacles Division of the forest, Pinnacles National Monument is now under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior, rather than the Department of Agriculture.
1910-12-16
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson writes to Secretary of the Interior Ballinger, notifying him that, following a proclamation by President Taft, Pinnacles National Monument has been removed from the National Forest, and is therefore under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior rather than the Department of Agriculture.
1910-12-16
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson recommends to Secretary of the Interior Ballinger the creation of Pinnacles National Monument within the Pinnacles National Forest. The proposed monument totals approximately 2,080 acres.
1908-01-08