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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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-11
This article praises President Theodore Roosevelt for his conservationist efforts, and as a result, protecting western forest lands from politicians such as Senator Charles William Fulton of Oregon and Senator Weldon Brinton Heyburn of Idaho. Rich men with interests in the timber industry claim that they oppose forest reserves for the sake of poor settlers needing land, but the forest reserves do not negatively impact settlers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-06
Having received telegrams from William Loeb and Senator Borah, Calvin Cobb wishes to respond to President Roosevelt’s telegram and address potential misunderstandings of the situation in Idaho concerning the appointment of the United States Judge there. Cobb addresses the electability of multiple candidates, discouraging the appointment of Justice James F. Ailshie and Former Idaho Representative Edgar Wilson due to the risk of political upheaval, while also maintaining that he is not pushing for one peculiar candidate, merely stating “each man’s claims fairly.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-19
President Roosevelt has referred Senator Heyburn’s letter to Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock. He clarifies that no forest reserves will be made without consultation with Heyburn, but preliminary withdrawals of land can happen because it would be impossible to make advance notifications without risking improper advantages.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-02
Gifford Pinchot reports to the Camp Fire Club of America about forest conservation in Adirondack Park. He believes the forests are one of New York’s greatest possessions, supplying resources, commerce and recreation. More should be done to protect the forests from misuse and fire. Good laws and properly trained, well-paid firefighters and forest rangers will help the efforts, as well as replanting programs. Pinchot recommends new laws for logging companies, discusses issues with Section 7 of Article 7 of the Constitution, and recommends changes to that article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-02
It appears that Speaker Cannon is the primary opponent against the transfer of the forest reserves to the Department of Agriculture. Gifford Pinchot suggests that President Roosevelt meet with Cannon and Representative Mondell regarding the transfer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-03
Gifford Pinchot believes that he is overcoming western opposition to transferring the administration of forest reserves to the Department of Agriculture. He suggests that President Roosevelt appoint a commission to investigate public land questions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-21