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Overton W. Price sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the book he wrote, The Land We Live In, to tell the story of conservation to boys. Price hopes Roosevelt will join several others in praising the book because a line from Roosevelt will be very effective in getting the book read and supporting the movement for the conservation of our natural resources.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-13
President Roosevelt states that Senator Smoot is a “staunch friend” of the Forest Service and that he greatly respects Smoot’s opinion because he has been “sound for the nation and the people.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-16
President Roosevelt has not responded to Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock’s letter because he has been too busy and also wanted to consult the men who were present at the conference held by Roosevelt which Hitchcock did not attend. Roosevelt points out that due to Hitchcock’s absence at the meeting, his letter is full of errors which Roosevelt outlines in his letter to Hitchcock. A mistake within the Department of the Interior has resulted in a serious situation and Roosevelt feels Hitchcock’s arguments are inaccurate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-25
President Roosevelt tells Secretary Hitchcock that his order was intended to “withdraw the coal lands from coal entry merely,” and had been fashioned after consulting with Forest Service Chief Gifford Pinchot and Geological Survey Director Charles D. Walcott. He notes that the ordered has been misinterpreted at some point I the Department of the Interior’s chain of command to forbid all homestead and other land entries, which was not his intent. Roosevelt asks Hitchcock to correct the order so that it only pertains to coal lands in Alaska and other states and territories, and asks him to issue the order to relevant land offices on Monday morning.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-15
Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock writes President Roosevelt with his advice on the complicated matter of withdrawing coal lands. On Roosevelt’s direction, the Department of the Interior and the General Land Office began surveying and drafting a list of townships that contained rich coal lands with the intention of withdrawing them from homestead exemptions, and the Department is working quickly to wire all of Roosevelt’s orders to appropriate land offices around the country. However, it is apparent that oil industry men can use many loopholes to obtain the land.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-17
G. W. Woodruff hopes President Roosevelt’s secretary William Loeb will excuse the appearance of an enclosed item, which had been on a train with Gifford Pinchot, acting Secretary of the Interior.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-17
G. W. Woodruff, Chief Law Officer of the Forest Service, reports on a controversy concerning Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock. President Roosevelt withdrew ten million acres of land from disposal under public laws to protect the coal it contained, but asked that no land be withdrawn until he received Geological Survey field reports. Hitchcock claimed that he did not know which lands were inside the reserves and “materially misquoted the President’s clearly expressed intention.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-17
The Imperial Chinese Government has cancelled and annulled the contract between the government and The American China Development Company for a railroad between Canton and Hankow in China. The settlement for the cancellation of the contract is currently under negotiation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-20
Stewart Edward White, a novelist and spiritualist, congratulates President Roosevelt on his election victory, and says none will rejoice more than he will. This shows that the people at large are a good judge of character. He appreciates the offer to be appointed as Trust Inspector, but has written to Commissioner of the General Land Office William A. Richards to decline the appointment. The salary is greater than corresponds to the time he would be able to put into the job. He also believes W. A. Langille is doing a far better job than he ever could and should be kept.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-09
Photograph of limber pine trees with a United States Forest Service employee in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1965-09
Photograph of landscape after a fire on July 27, 1957, near Correll Creek in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park; a U.S. Forest Service vehicle is parked at the site.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957
The McKenzie County Farmer reports on the United States Forest Service’s recommendation not to construct a road at this time between the two units of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. The article provides a history of the road construction initiative and alternative routes that may be possible for the road.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1973-05-17
Trail register signed by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne and North Dakota Governor John Hoeven during an official visit to Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
2008-08-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Sebird Henderson that he received his letters and those from Brown and MacKay. Roosevelt is pleased that Henderson has served so well since Roosevelt appointed him as a Forest Ranger in 1903.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Kenneth Reed Dicke that Roosevelt has received his letter, but Dicke’s best option would be to contact the United States Forester who could provide him with the information he needs. Additional information on the subject might be obtained at the public library.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Roy L. Hogue that Roosevelt has received his letter. Hogue is encouraged to write to the United States Forester in Washington, D.C., for the required information.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-03
Theodore Roosevelt informs Lauro Müller, Minister of Foreign Affairs for Brazil, that Hugh M. Curran will be delivering this letter. Curran served for many years with the Philippines Forest Service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-08-16
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Lauro Müller, Minister of Foreign Affairs in Brazil, on behalf of Major George Patrick Ahern, who was formerly the head of the U.S. Forest Service in the Philippines. Ahern has been asked to assist the British and Dutch governments in the development and use of their forests and Roosevelt knows no one so progressive and far-sighted as Müller who might assist Ahern in his work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-07-02
Edward N. Brown is currently working as a Forest Ranger, but has heard that Theodore Roosevelt might be arranging a division of Rough Riders, and is interested in joining. He tells Roosevelt some of his history and credentials he has gained by working in the West, and feels that he would be a good fit. Even if Roosevelt cannot accept his application, he would appreciate a letter so that he can show his fellow rangers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-18
President Roosevelt is forming an Advisory Board on Fuels and Structural Materials to investigate greater efficiency and safety in fuels, construction materials, and mining. Roosevelt has invited representatives of government offices engaged in construction and engineering, industry experts, and representatives from national engineering and similar organizations to serve as members. Roosevelt has appointed Rear Admiral W. L. Capps to serve as an ex-officio member as Chief of the United States Navy Department Bureau of Construction and Repair.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-03-03