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Letter from John Burroughs to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Burroughs to Theodore Roosevelt

John Burroughs was very interested to hear Buffalo Jones and the Yellowstone grizzly bears with tin cans stuck on their feet. If President Roosevelt has read any of his latest articles, Burroughs would be glad to receive his thoughts and criticism. Burroughs is considering buying a farm in the southern Catskill region and offers it as a place of rest for Roosevelt and his family.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-15

Creator(s)

Burroughs, John, 1837-1921

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Bird Grinnell

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Bird Grinnell

Theodore Roosevelt found the March 10 issue of George Bird Grinnell’s Forest and Stream being circulated by the men from the lumber and cold storage lobby who are trying to defeat Roosevelt’s nominee for the Forest, Fish, and Game Commission. Roosevelt’s nominations for the Commission all had political backing, and he is facing challenges in getting them confirmed. Roosevelt chose the men he did because his “business was to improve the Commission.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-03-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919