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President Roosevelt commends George W. Perkins for his many accomplishments, highlighting his service on the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-26
George W. Perkins confirms that he first became closely acquainted with Theodore Roosevelt when Roosevelt appointed him to the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. He recalls his reluctance to join the commission and Roosevelt’s eloquence while stating the importance of the project.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-01-31
Governor Roosevelt informs Frederick William Holls that the Palisades bill has been passed. He requests that Holls provide names of people who could serve as commissioners, asking if he should appoint W. E. Dodge.
1900-03-15
Governor Roosevelt will send in the names to the Senate for confirmation, most likely referring to names for the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. He invites Frederick William Holls to visit on Wednesday, when they will have dinner with James W. Ellsworth, Samuel Frederick Nixon, Jotham Powers Allds and Benjamin B. Odell.
1900-03-17
Governor Roosevelt would like the names of possible candidates for the Palisades Interstate Park Commission as soon as possible and inquires as to David McNeely Stauffer’s full name. He would be delighted to preside at the address on April 5 and invites Frederick William Holls to stay over after the event.
1900-03-27
Governor Roosevelt asks if Alfred Van Santvoord would be the best choice for the Palisades Interstate Park Commission since W. E. Dodge cannot accept.
1900-03-28
Governor Roosevelt informs Frederick William Holls that the Scenic Society, most likely referring to the American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society, is attacking him for the appointments he made to the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. The society wanted to him to appoint A. H. Green, whom Roosevelt believes incompetent, and Joseph Lamb and Devoe. He would like Holls to write a letter to different newspapers noting the qualifications of each member Roosevelt appointed to the commission.
1900-04-04