Fisher, Walter L. (Walter Lowrie), 1862-1935

A rich vein of ore has recently been discovered in the Olympic National Monument, leading to an effort to convert the area into a regular forest reserve, which would allow prospectors to mine the vein–something they are currently prohibited from doing. Theodore Roosevelt reserved the area while president, but President William H. Taft supports the effort to allow mining. The area in Canada nearest to Washington is home to some very productive mines.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-25

Following a number of legislative items, including voting on an amendment to a bill and a motion to investigate participation in international expositions, Senator Robert M. La Follette delivers a speech beginning with proposed tariff reciprocity with Canada, but quickly turning to his view that President William H. Taft has abandoned his campaign promises to continue the progressive policies of his predecessor Theodore Roosevelt. La Follette excoriates Taft on his stances on taxes and conservation, among other issues.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-15

After much back and forth and strong opposition, Merwin Kimball Hart has finally been removed from consideration as assistant secretary in the Interior Department.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-19

Theodore Roosevelt thinks highly of Fisher and was pleased by the Supreme Court decision.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-12

President Roosevelt encloses letters to Timothy L. Woodruff, Chairman of the New York Republican State Committee. He believes the ones from Asa M. Steele and Walter L. Fisher are particularly strong. Roosevelt asks Woodruff what conclusions he draws from the primaries.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-27

Gifford Pinchot sends Theodore Roosevelt correspondence from Henry Beach Needham about the appointment of a successor to John D. Archbold. Pinchot will look more into pardons made as part of a Nebraska land fraud case.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1913-05-03

Gifford Pinchot is traveling in Alaska and believes their position is correct. It was a mistake to exclude the shore of Controller Bay from the National Forest.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-11

Samuel Adams confirms receipt of Theodore Roosevelt’s letter in stead of Walter L. Fisher as Fisher is currently traveling to inspect the West.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-20

John Barber White asks Theodore Roosevelt to attend and speak at the Third National Conservation Congress, emphasizing his importance to the conservation movement and urging him to continue his leadership.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-08

Frank Knox agrees with Theodore Roosevelt’s assessment regarding the “negative character” of government control in Controller Bay. Knox says that they must strike a balance between government involvement and attracting private investment. Roosevelt’s declaration in a prior letter favored the idea of a government owned railroad, whereas Walter L. Fisher offered an alternative solution where the government operates the coal-fields.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-29

William Davenport Hulbert thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the letter containing new, interesting, and valuable information on the Alaska situation. He is troubled that his findings have differed from The Outlook’s and has talked to many well-informed men from various perspectives. Hulbert discusses these findings and his opinions of various Alaskan government officials, including Judge James Wickersham and Territorial Governor Wilford B. Hoggatt. He asks Roosevelt’s permission to quote from his letter, especially concerning David Henry Jarvis.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-25

Arthur MacDonald hopes to be transferred from the Department of the Interior or reinstated in the Bureau of Education, and asks for Theodore Roosevelt’s help. MacDonald hopes to be able to continue his work researching education in relation to children in different life conditions.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-26

Charles Rufus Skinner has asked Theodore Roosevelt to write a letter to the president and to Secretary of the Interior Walter Fisher on his behalf, sharing his opinion on Skinner’s public record and reputation. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-18

James Rudolph Garfield shares a statement he is going to publish about the recent Supreme Court decision on the Standard Oil Trust. Garfield feels that the decision followed a claim that was made in the Beef Trust case. Garfield would like to meet with Theodore Roosevelt on Monday and is happy about the cabinet appointments that have recently occured.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-17

Charles D. Walcott informs Theodore Roosevelt that Edmund Heller’s pamphlets on the white rhino and giant eland will be mailed soon. Walcott tells Roosevelt of his sons’ future endeavors in the West and his wife and daughter’s summer plans in the East. Walcott is glad the political climate feels like “old times.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-16

Hamlin Garland writes Theodore Roosevelt about the recent Supreme Court decision. Walter Fisher is a neighbor of his and Garland is sure he will support the progressive party.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-05

Creator(s)

Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940

James R. Garfield urges Theodore Roosevelt to write a foreword for the Boy Scouts’ publication. Garfield goes on to point out how President Taft had surrendered the conservation fight when he appointed Walter L. Fisher as Secretary of the Interior. Garfield also comments how he finds the story of the granting of the terminals at Controller Bay curious, and he discusses a conversation he had with Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson about America’s actions in Mexico.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-25

James Rudolph Garfield encloses a letter from Walter L. Fisher regarding Lyman E. Cooley.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-02

Commissioner of Corporations James Rudolph Garfield has followed Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou’s instructions to inquire regarding Lyman E. Cooley. He has received a letter from Walter L. Fisher on the matter, which he now sends to President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-02

James Rudolph Garfield thanks Rudolph Matz for his letter regarding Lyman E. Cooley. Garfield is also consulting several others about the matter, including Walter L. Fisher.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-01