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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHING-TON February 27,1911. Hon. Frank P. Flint, United States Senate. My dear Senator
Flint, an to ondorful scenic country in theIn reply to your letter of February 23: The description of the proposed new
boundary line forthe sequoia National Park in California, with proposed changesin the present boundary, has been carefully
examined by theDepertment and it is believed to be an admirable plan toenlarge this park to include the wonderful scenic country
in the high Sierra. It if believed that it is not necessary to withdrawlands outside of the present Sequoia National Park
but withinthe boundaries of the proposed extensions, because all these landsnow lie within National Forests and are protected
from all forms of entry except Mineral and Agricultural, and discretion restswith the secretary of the Agriculture as to whether
agriculturalentries will be permitted. Very respectfully, R.A.Ballinger. Secretary. 04969