Title:
Letter from John W. Noble to [Robert Underwood] Johnson, 1892 Dec 13.
Creator:
John W. Noble
Publisher:
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Contributor:
[Robert Underwood] Johnson
Date:
1892 Dec 13
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Type:
Text
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Identifier:
muir07_0723-md-1
Source:
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Language:
eng
Coverage:
Washington [D. C.]
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Transcription:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Washington, December 13, 1892. Mr. . U. Johnson, The Century Magazine, Union Square, New
York City. My dear Mr. Johnson: Yours of the 8th is before me. There is no way to advance the matter of which you write,
in regard to the Yosemite Park, unless it be byway of amendment to a bill already pending in Congress. That, in my judgment,
will be the only way at all likely to succeed, as new bills of this nature, at this session of Congress will be very apt to
fail for want of time to consider them. It is to be regretted that the Department is not able to act in support of measures
which it recommends. It would be deemed unusual and be so criticised as to lead to adverse action by some. Moreover, the Secretary
and his assistants have no time to devote to such business as their daily work in the department is so engrossing, You may
be sure, however, that I would be glad to consult with you or any one, with a view to restoring the Yosemite Park to its proper
condition and relation to our government. Yours most respectfully, John W. Noble, Secretary. 06424