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Civil engineer Branch Harris Colby recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on lake levels. Colby has known Wisner for thirty years and highly recommends him for the post to help with certain hydraulic problems necessary to improve the Great Lakes.
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1902-05-01
J. B. Davis recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on lake levels.
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1902-05-01
Clarence W. Hubbell recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on lake levels, discussing Wisner’s ability as an engineer..
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1902-05-01
Alfred Noble recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission regarding the navigable waterways on the border between the United States and Canada, mentioning the standing that Wisner holds among engineers in both the United States and Canada.
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1902-05-01
Clark Olds recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on lake levels, pointing out Wisner’s standing as a civil engineer and in the field of hydraulics.
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1902-05-01
Charles V. Mersereau recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on lake levels, mentioning his qualification as an engineer with experience in hydraulics.
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1902-05-02
Professor Fuertes recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on regulation of lake levels, citing Wisner’s extensive experience as an engineer and his knowledge of European engineering problems.
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1902-05-03
Hiram Phillips recommends George Y. Wisner to President Roosevelt for appointment to the international commission on levels of the Great Lakes, pointing out Wisner’s engineering experience.
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1902-05-03
Walter S. Russel recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on lake levels, discussing his knowledge of hydraulics.
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1902-05-05
Smith, Davis & Co. recommend George Clinton for appointment as a lawyer to the international commission to regulate the water levels of the Great Lakes. Clinton has a large admiralty practice and deals with the commerce and canals of New York.
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1902-05-05
Worthington & Sill recommends George Clinton for appointment to the international commission to regulate water levels of the Great Lakes. Two copies of the letter were sent; both are included here.
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1902-05-05
Representative Foster recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on lake level regulation, mentioning Wisner’s ability as an engineer and his experience in Canada.
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1902-05-06
The pending River and Harbor Bill has a clause for an international commission for regulating the levels of the Great Lakes. Wilson Bissell recommends T. W. Symons for a position on this commission.
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1902-04-24
Thomas T. Johnston recommends George Y. Wisner to “represent the United States in matters pertaining to the regulation of the levels of the Great Lakes.” Johnston references Wisner’s experience on the Commission on Deep Waterways and also his experience working in Canada, which would benefit him in this international project.
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1902-04-26
John Ericson recommends George Y. Wisner for a position on the commission to investigate the water and levels of the Great Lakes. Ericson points out Wisner’s experience in this field of engineering, including his work for Canadian firms.
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1902-04-28
W. M. Hughes recommends George Y. Wisner to represent the United States on the international commission pertaining to lake level regulation on the Great Lakes. Hughes mentions the service of Wisner on multiple government studies related to the Great Lakes and also mentions Wisner’s reputation in both the United States and Canada.
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1902-04-28
Robert W. Hunt recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment on the International Board on Lake Level Regulations, mentioning Wisner’s experience on the Deep Waterways Commission.
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1902-04-28
Edward P. North recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on lake levels, mentioning Wisner’s standing among his peers and their acceptance of his recommendations.
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1902-04-28
George W. Rafter recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission to consider lake levels, mentioning his work in Canada and the Deep Waterways Commission.
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1902-04-28
H. C. Ripley recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission provided for in the River and Harbor Act, mentioning his experience with hydraulics and the Great Lakes, both in his work and publications.
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1902-04-28