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Huntington, Dwight W. (Dwight Williams), 1851-1938

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Dwight W. Huntington

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Dwight W. Huntington

President Roosevelt does not feel able to speak on the subject that Dwight W. Huntington wrote to him about, but he heartily endorses C. Hart Merriam’s position and the principles set forth in the circular that Huntington enclosed. Roosevelt believes that in order to conserve wildlife, the men who sell game and hunt for a living must be on the side of conservation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Dwight W. Huntington

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Dwight W. Huntington

President Roosevelt asks Dwight W. Huntington not to quote his recent letter regarding wildlife conservation, as he needs to do more research before issuing a public statement, but cannot do so at present. Roosevelt would like to discuss the matter with Huntington and C. Hart Merriam if they visit in the fall and believes he may be able to speak more definitely then.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-18