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Professor Fuertes recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on regulation of lake levels, citing Wisner’s extensive experience as an engineer and his knowledge of European engineering problems.
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1902-05-03
Hiram Phillips recommends George Y. Wisner to President Roosevelt for appointment to the international commission on levels of the Great Lakes, pointing out Wisner’s engineering experience.
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1902-05-03
Walter S. Russel recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on lake levels, discussing his knowledge of hydraulics.
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1902-05-05
Smith, Davis & Co. recommend George Clinton for appointment as a lawyer to the international commission to regulate the water levels of the Great Lakes. Clinton has a large admiralty practice and deals with the commerce and canals of New York.
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1902-05-05
Worthington & Sill recommends George Clinton for appointment to the international commission to regulate water levels of the Great Lakes. Two copies of the letter were sent; both are included here.
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1902-05-05
Representative Foster recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on lake level regulation, mentioning Wisner’s ability as an engineer and his experience in Canada.
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1902-05-06
The pending River and Harbor Bill has a clause for an international commission for regulating the levels of the Great Lakes. Wilson Bissell recommends T. W. Symons for a position on this commission.
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1902-04-24
Thomas T. Johnston recommends George Y. Wisner to “represent the United States in matters pertaining to the regulation of the levels of the Great Lakes.” Johnston references Wisner’s experience on the Commission on Deep Waterways and also his experience working in Canada, which would benefit him in this international project.
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1902-04-26
W. M. Hughes recommends George Y. Wisner to represent the United States on the international commission pertaining to lake level regulation on the Great Lakes. Hughes mentions the service of Wisner on multiple government studies related to the Great Lakes and also mentions Wisner’s reputation in both the United States and Canada.
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1902-04-28
Robert W. Hunt recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment on the International Board on Lake Level Regulations, mentioning Wisner’s experience on the Deep Waterways Commission.
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1902-04-28
Edward P. North recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on lake levels, mentioning Wisner’s standing among his peers and their acceptance of his recommendations.
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1902-04-28
George W. Rafter recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission to consider lake levels, mentioning his work in Canada and the Deep Waterways Commission.
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1902-04-28
H. C. Ripley recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission provided for in the River and Harbor Act, mentioning his experience with hydraulics and the Great Lakes, both in his work and publications.
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1902-04-28
E. R. Schnable recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission regarding lake level regulation, mentioning his skill as an engineer and his former work on the Deep Waterways Commission, as well as his relationships on both the American and Canadian sides of the Great Lakes.
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1902-04-28
Thomas A. Smyth recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission regarding lake level regulation. Smyth mentions Wisner’s experience and his reputation in both the United States and Canada.
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1902-04-28
Gardner Stewart Williams recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on lake levels. Williams mentions some of Wisner’s experience on several government commissions and his high standing in Canada as reasons for his appointment.
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1902-04-28
Edward Austin Bond recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on lake levels.
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1902-04-29
Mortimer E. Cooley recommends George Y. Wisner for an appointment to the international commission on lake levels. Wisner is an internationally-known hydraulics engineer and his appointment would be well-received by alumni of the University of Michigan.
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1902-04-29
Lewis M. Haupt recommends George Y. Wisner for an appointment to the international commission on lake regulation and briefly discusses Wisner’s qualifications.
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1902-04-29
Richard Price Morgan is seeking appointment to an international commission dealing with the water and boundary line between the United States and Canada in the Great Lakes area. He lists his qualifications and includes letters of recommendation from Senators Cullom and Frye, Congressmen Reeves and Boutell, President Draper of the University of Illinois, and Isham Randolph, Chicago’s chief engineer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-16