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Lyman E. Cooley is knowledgeable about Great Lakes issues and is very interested in the international commission set forth in the recently passed River and Harbor Bill. Cooley suggests several candidates for appointment to the commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-08
Representative Southard recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission that will investigate the water levels of the Great Lakes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-19
J. B. Davis recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the Lake Levels Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-13
John Davis Long recommends Clemens Herschel for appointment to the international commission on the Great Lakes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-18
Franklin J. Firth, Chairman of a special committee of the Lake Carriers’ Association, encourages prompt cooperation with Canada regarding the members of the international commission set forth in the River and Harbor Bill. A second attached page states that the letter was referred to Secretary of State John Hay for acknowledgement and consideration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-01
The Merchants and Manufacturers Exchange of Detroit recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission regarding the water boundary between the United States and Canada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-18
The Detroit Chamber of Commerce and Convention League recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission regarding the water boundary between the United States and Canada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-23
Senator Alger would be pleased if George Y. Wisner were to be appointed to the international commission set forth in the Rivers and Harbors Bill, and he gives permission for Wisner to provide this information to others.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-26
Brigadier General Gillespie gives his opinion and recommendations for appointment to the international commission set forth in the River and Harbor Act.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-26
List of correspondence, primarily endorsements for individual candidates, related to the international commission to investigate and report upon the condition and uses of waters adjacent to the boundary line between the United States and Canada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-26
Henry S. Drinker recommends Clemens Herschel for appointment to the international commission that is investigating the water boundary between the United States and Canada.
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1902-06-06
Edward Smith recommends George Clinton for appointment to the international commission set forth in the River and Harbor Act.
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1902-06-06
Senator Platt forwards a protest against the appointment of A. H. Green to the international commission pertaining to the water boundary between the United States and Canada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-10
Summary of a letter from Senator Platt pertaining to the appointment of A. H. Green to the international commission investigating the water boundary between the United States and Canada.
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1902-06-10
John Blaisdell Corliss sends “numerous communications urgently recommending the appointment of Hon. George Y. Wisner” to the international commission set forth in the River and Harbor Bill.
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1902-06-12
Charles Frederick Scott recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission pertaining to the levels of the Great Lakes.
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1902-06-12
Request to form an international commission with Great Britain to investigate the uses of the waters adjacent to the boundary line between the United States and Canada.
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1902-06-13
The Michigan representatives recommend George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission for establishment of lake levels set forth in the River and Harbor Bill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-14
Corliss, J. B. (John Blaisdell), 1851-1929; Shelden, Carlos Douglas, 1840-1904; Fordney, Joseph Warren, 1853-1932; Hamilton, Edward L. (Edward La Rue), 1857-1923; Smith, William Alden, 1859-1932; Darragh, Archibald Bard, 1840-1927; Gardner, Washington, 1845-1928; Smith, Samuel William, 1852-1931
Lester O. Goddard recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission set forth in the Rivers and Harbors Act.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-16
The Oswego Board of Trade recommends George Clinton for appointment to the international commission to investigate lake levels.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-31