Title:
Letter from George W. Woodruff to [Theodore Roosevelt], 1907 Sep 18.
Creator:
George W. Woodruff
Publisher:
University of the Pacific Library Holt-Atherton Special Collections. Please contact this institution directly to obtain copies
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Contributor:
[Theodore Roosevelt]
Date:
1907 Sep 18
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir16_1032-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions: 27 x 20.5 cm.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Washington [D. C.]
Rights:
Copyright status unknown
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Transcription:
Copy) DOM DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, WASHINGTON. W. B. A. September 18, 1907. THE PRESIDENT: Tour letter of
the 16th instant has been received, enclosing a communication from Mr. John Muir protesting against the projects for storage
reservoirs for the San Francisco water-supply in the Yosemite National Park, and requesting a report thereon. In response
thereto, I have the honor to state that a communication was received at this Department from Mr. Muir on the 12th instant
on the same subject, and he was advised on the 14th that the matter would be presented to the Secretary on his return to the
city about October 1st. He was further informed that, at a hearing on the application of the City of San Francisco for water
from the Tuolumne River and a reservoir site in the Hetch Hetchy Valley, Yosemite National Park, held in San Francisco July
24, 1907, it was agreed by those in favor of, as well as by those opposed to the granting of the application, to submit briefs
on the subject for the consideration of the Secretary. These briefs have now been received, and will be prepared for the consideration
of the Secretary on his return to the city. Mr. Muir's letter and accompanying enclosure are herewith returned. Very respectfully,
(Signed)GEORGE W. WOODRUFF Acting Secretary. CC - P R E.M.D. 06233