Wilson, James, 1835-1920

As a member of the Sierra Club, James H. Parkinson has suggestions for the Department of Agriculture to ensure the safety of visitors to national parks and campers in the mountains. These suggestions, which he hopes James Wilson will consider, include more obvious signage on trails about distance to landmarks, the circulation of fire notices, and clear communication with visitors. Parkinson has enclosed examples of some of the signage he believes will benefit the parks. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-22

Creator(s)

Parkinson, James H. (James Henry), 1859-1926

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Wilson, James, 1835-1920

Language

English

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of Agriculture Wilson that he wants to know more about the “importation of blooded horses,” and would like D. E. Salmon to write rules about it as closely as possible to what is indicated in the enclosed letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Gifford Pinchot objects to a current bill in the House of Representatives for several reasons; it will limit the creation of new forest reserves, interfere with irrigation, and the government will lose money. Also, it will help the railroads and large cattle companies against the small settlers of the West. He fears this will lead to outrage on the part of the general population.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-15

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946