Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George M. Fletcher
Theodore Roosevelt shares a consideration with George M. Fletcher he wants all his fellow townsmen of Oyster Bay, NY to know regarding the proposal of a public recreational park on the shores of Oyster Bay. Roosevelt supports the idea and feels it is the only practical way to ensure the residents will continue to have access to the shore, now and in the future. Roosevelt feels the wealthy members of the community, who have private shore front, will pay for the public park through taxes because it is for the good of the community.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-10-24