Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lorenzo S. Lake
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-06-06
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Language
English
Your TR Source
Lake, Lorenzo S., 1844-1921
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lorenzo S. Lake
Theodore Roosevelt feels that the flooding from the Mississippi River must be dealt with by the nation as a whole and by all the states that share its watershed. Roosevelt writes that had recommendations from the Inland Watershed Commission been followed damage would have been averted. If elected president, Roosevelt will commence a comprehensive study of the Mississippi River focused on the River’s economical and ecological usefulness, impacting transportation, housing, food production, and emigration. Roosevelt supports conservation policies and the 14-Foot Waterway Board of Army Engineers plan to construct an efficient, extensive canal and levee system.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-06-06
Creator(s)
Letter from Joseph M. Dixon to Lorenzo S. Lake
Senator Joseph M. Dixon believes the idea for a Mississippi canal system has merit and Theodore Roosevelt will be contacting Lorenzo S. Lake about it.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-06-04