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Miller Freeman sends Theodore Roosevelt the current issue of Pacific Fisherman, which has a report on salmon fishery regulations. John N. Cobb, the article’s author, is an authority on the subject and could write a piece for The Outlook.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-11
President Roosevelt received Stanford President Jordan’s letter about the plan to transfer control of the seal herd to the Bureau of Fisheries. He will do everything he can to help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-26
President Roosevelt is pleased to learn of the proposed cooperation between the Bureau of Fisheries and the National Conservation Commission to help collect information on the amount and condition of the natural resources of the United States. He asks Commissioner of Fisheries Bowers to allow the person delegated to this task to be relieved of other duties until they have finished their work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-02
President Roosevelt asks Secretary of Commerce and Labor Metcalf if it is proper for the Bureau of Fisheries to comment on Dr. Jordan’s letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-01
President Roosevelt was surprised to hear talk of removing John N. Cobb from his position as Assistant Agent for the Protection of Alaskan Salmon Fisheries and reinstating John J. Coyle in that position, and informs Secretary of Commerce and Labor Metcalf that this should not be done. He asks Metcalf to inform Commissioner George Meade Bowers of this. Roosevelt also asks Metcalf to see if the salmon tax can be applied to help preserve the salmon hatcheries.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-01
President Roosevelt would like golden trout to be propagated in hatcheries throughout the United States to prevent their extinction from overfishing in Volcano Creek near Mount Whitney, California. Commissioner Bowers should discuss the matter with Stewart Edward White and periodically send progress updates to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-21
The two advertisements promote an aquarium and stationery.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-31
George Meade Bowers replies to a letter from President Roosevelt regarding the status of the Golden Trout in the Mt. Whitney region of the California Sierras. Bowers describes the habitat and distribution of this fish, as well as risks to its extermination, and proposes a study by the Bureau of Fisheries to determine the necessary steps for its preservation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-22