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Theodore Roosevelt verifies that he does want to fill forest reserve vacancies by promotion. These appointments do not need to be confirmed by the Senate. Roosevelt believes it is best when appointments can be made by the heads of departments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-04
President Roosevelt is frustrated with the bureaucracy that has been slowing down the distribution of funds to the Sierra Forest Reserve for supplies. He insists that Commissioner Richards make sure the money arrives “by the middle of May, not by the middle of November, when all chance of using it will have gone.” He also asks Richards to “stir up Newhall on the cattle question,” and make the cattle owners conform to regulations whether they like them or not. Finally, Roosevelt explains that he will not appoint “any supervisors who are not A1 men,” and asks if local rangers can be given more power to make decisions without having to always ask officials for permission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-21
President Roosevelt wants to know what is being done about the Alaskan forest reserves and would like to see Mr. Anderson appointed assistant superintendent in Wyoming.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-16
President Roosevelt questions three policies regarding land use on a forest reserve and requests that investigations be made into those policies and a separate allegation of discrimination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-06
The Department of the Interior is considering changes to the personnel of the Oregon forest reserves due to the Forest Superintendent’s policy of disbanding the forest force from November until June. Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock cites multiple illegal activities on the part of forest rangers and incompetency on the part of supervisors. The personnel change is opposed by Governor Theodore Thurston Geer who has been encouraging Oregon’s Congressional delegation to join in his appeal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-10