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J. W. Sivert sends Theodore Roosevelt a sample of West Virginia “birds-eye” wood and bark. As he is “too poor to exhibit” the wood, he asks Roosevelt to show it to an expert. In his next letter, he will tell Roosevelt more about himself and the wood.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-14
Commissioner of Indian Affairs Leupp provides updates regarding the bids for lumber on the White Earth Reservation and comments on Senator Moses E. Clapp’s talk of an injunction to stop the process.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-15
President Roosevelt carries two logs—labeled “financial legislation”—towards Washington, D.C., and a special session of Congress. Pinned on the logs is the note, “hewn at Oyster Bay.” Already stacked near the Capitol building are other logs that read, “Cuban Reciprocity” and “Canal.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-28
President Roosevelt cleans Joseph Pulitzer in a “reform” washtub. Around Roosevelt is a basket of “more rascals.” There is also a globe, “Congressional rascals,” Ohio Senator Joseph Benson Foraker, and three newspapers–“N. Y. World,” “Indianapolis News,” and “disreputable journalism.” In the back are men hanging on the clothesline: Edward Henry Harriman, “trusts,” “Post Office rascal,” “lumber rascal,” “coal rascal,” and “political rascal.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-18
William Wingate Sewall has been working on hewing the logs for the ranch house and it is going fairly well. They take one day each week to explore and also get their mail once a week. Sewall is unsure what he will do in the spring but he does not want to live in Dakota Territory for longer then necessary. He is safe but sees many drawbacks to living in the territory. Ranching in the Dakota Badlands is a new business and no one is sure if it will be profitable.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
1884-10-19
The weather is very cold but William Wingate Sewall is doing well. The lumber is ready and they are still working on the ranch house. Sewall is happy that he will be working with Joe and Bill Rowe. The deer have been “shy and cunning” but they have had successful hunts and currently have three deer hanging in the yard.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
1884-12-19
Theodore Roosevelt highlights the natural advantages the state of Washington receives from Puget Sound. He also discusses Alaska becoming a state and the industries of that area. The spirit of youth and the strength of manhood make it so that “we are resolute to face all the problems that confront us.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-23
Theodore Roosevelt discusses the rich resources of Washington. He specifically highlights the importance of forestry. Forestry is an economic question for the nation and a business question for the individual.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-23
Theodore Roosevelt has been particularly pleased to see the children of Washington. It is the man behind the law and resources that counts most.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-25
Theodore Roosevelt has enjoyed traveling through the state and meeting the men involved in the lumber industry. He feels already familiar with the men involved with the industries in the city. He also mentions how California is “beyond the west.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-20