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After consulting with Mr. Reid, Superintendent Hanks believes that the best way to secure the purchase of the Elkhorn Ranch site is to form as “association of persons” interested in preserving the site. This organization could seek donations in order to purchase the site.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-03-09
Due to the price, it is not in the interest of the National Park Service to acquire the Elkhorn Ranch site. Superintendent Hanks should not be involved with the creation of a private group to purchase the land.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-03-23
Unknown handwritten note.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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At the request of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, Thomas H. Netherland sends William M. Cruikshank documents to go along with her other securities and evidences of property. They include several deeds to various properties including Pine Knot, and certificates of stock ownership.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-10
President Roosevelt has heard that land titles along the Milk River and in northern Montana in general have been delayed for some time. Roosevelt directs William A. Richards, Commissioner of the General Land Office, to resolve the situation at the soonest possible moment, saying that “if there is fraud, then the Department should have discovered the fraud during the past three years. If there is not fraud, the titles should pass now.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-28
Mrs. I. A. Gill asks Theodore Roosevelt for help settling the long disputed estate of her Dutch ancestor Anneke Jans Bogardus.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-14
David Jessup Doherty provides Governor Taft with an explanation for Archbishop John Mary Harty’s letter to Governor Henry C. Ide. Doherty says that a last minute obstacle in the lease of the San Juan de Dios hospital caused Harty to be in such a mood as to write the way he did. Doherty further urges Taft to require that Commissioners go in person to disturbed districts, as Ide has done in Leyte. The most frequent complaint Doherty hears among Filipinos is that they get no chance at administrative work, and he hopes more bureau directorships will be given to Filipinos. Doherty tells Taft that he need not be concerned about politics in the Philippines, as the real worry is about economics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-29
William Muller, a Spanish-American War veteran, asks Theodore Roosevelt for help finding someone to act as “security” for him to obtain land for a farm. He can provide references as to his honesty. His current salary is not enough to help support his son through college, and Muller hopes the farm will assist with this.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-01-30
Representative Lemke writes to James B. Connolly regarding the National Park Service’s attempts to acquire the Elkhorn Ranch site. Lemke does not believe that Congress will make appropriations to purchase the site at the valuation given by H. A. Mackoff. He suggests that the Elkhorn Ranch might need to be reconstructed on federal land elsewhere.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-09-01
Mr. Mackoff and Mr. Kellogg are not willing to donate the Elkhorn Ranch site but are prepared to make an attractive offer. The property could be acquired by others and donated to the government.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-09-14
Provided a clear title can be obtained, Congress has approved the Panama route for an isthmian canal. President Roosevelt can select the exact route and appoint a seven member canal commission to oversee construction. If a title cannot be obtained, a route through Nicaragua can still be pursued.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-26
Secretary of State Hay agrees with Senator Dryden that the money is not payable until the President is satisfied with the land title and the treaty is ratified by both governments. Hay estimates this will take at least six months.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-12