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President Roosevelt is concerned that a bill regarding land sales on the Chippewa Reservation encourages potential buyers to conspire and not place initial bids. Before signing, Roosevelt requests an interpretation of the bill from the Department of Justice.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-16
William A. Richards gives a detailed explanation of the reasons the land office is located in Cass Lake, Minnesota. He believes that the recent petitions to have the office moved to Bemidji, Minnesota, are motivated by those who are only interested in the success of the town of Bemidji.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-09
William A. Richards addresses Mr. E. F. Crawford’s concerns about the political conflict between Congressman Halvor Steenerson and Congressman Clarence Bennett Buckman regarding the proposal to move the land office from Cass Lake to Bemidji, Minnesota. Richards does not believe Crawford’s arguments to be valid and does not wish to express a preference for either congressman.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-10
E. F. Crawford informs Maurice Egan that he is in Washington, D.C. Crawford will accompany Mr. Steenerson to the General Land Office for a hearing on moving the office from Cass Lake to Bemidji, Minnesota.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-29
Tams Bixby expresses his support for the placement of the land office in Bemidji, Minnesota as he is invested in the area’s future prosperity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-27