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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to T. Harvey Ferris

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to T. Harvey Ferris

At Senator Ferris’ request, Theodore Roosevelt lays out tentative suggestions for developing waterpower within New York state. Any such plan needs to be comprehensive and definite to prevent monopoly, ensure reasonable consumer rates, and provide for prompt, orderly development. He prefers a private development system and leasing water rights rather than government ownership. However, such a plan is not usually feasible. Therefore, it would be wise for the state to construct, own, and maintain the necessary dams and storage reservoirs. Waterpower development should be for the common good, not for the interest of a few, and it is only possible through cooperation between the state and federal governments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-21

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Gifford Pinchot sends Theodore Roosevelt an open letter to Woodrow Wilson on the waterpower situation. The White House told the press that the letter was not timely, so it has been given little attention. Pinchot would like Roosevelt to use the letter in a speech, perhaps calling attention to the importance of water powers in the production of munitions. Pinchot feels that he and Roosevelt must actively fight the Wilson administration’s actions on conservation or “these men are going to tear big holes in the policy which you established.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-02-03

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Gifford Pinchot reflects on the conservation record of the Woodrow Wilson administration in this open letter. Pinchot believes that because Wilson refused to take sides, or took the wrong side, the question of the people winning in the Shields and Myers waterpower bills and the Phelan oil bill is questionable. It is not possible to compromise with men who would use public resources for private profit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-09-20

Letter from H. V. Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from H. V. Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

H. V. Meyers informs Theodore Roosevelt that negotiations for building a reservoir in Colorado are nearly complete. He mentions the project will hold 60,000 acre-feet of water and asks for Roosevelt’s views on irrigation, noting his past support. Meyers says construction will begin soon and appreciates any advice Roosevelt can offer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-07