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Correspondence between Seth W. Richardson and Zebulon Weaver, July 1932

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Correspondence between Seth W. Richardson and Zebulon Weaver, July 1932

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Correspondence between Seth W. Richardson and Zebulon Weaver, July 1932

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Correspondence between Seth W. Richardson and Zebulon Weaver, July 1932

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  • ADDRESS REPLY TO "THE ATTORNEY GENERAL." AND REFER TO INITIALS AND NUMBER A^ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SWRt *0A / WASHINGTON, D. C. 33-54-68 July 28, 1932. Hon. Zebulon Weaver, Asheville, North Carolina. Sir: Receipt is acknowledged of your letter of July 25th relative to certain land being acquired by the United States in the State of North Carolina for inclusion in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Copurigkted Material Western Carolina University It is noted from y°ui}-^lf^^r^that certain condemnation proceedings which were instituted for the purpose of clearing up some minor matters in connection with the title to the land to be conveyed are still pending and that you have therefore been delayed in preparing your opinion to the entire tract as a whole. It is also noted that these condemnation proceedings are practically concluded and it will be appreciated if you will urge the attorneys to complete same at as early a date as possible so that the acquisition can be finally terminated as the Interior Department has recently urged the early completion thereof. Respectfully, For the Attorney General, ^1 Seth W. Richardson, Assistant Attorney General. ^V
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  • Zebulon Weaver (1872-1948) was a lawyer and U.S. Representative from western North Carolina. He was a member of the North Carolina Park Commission and was involved in the land acquisition process that went towards establishment of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and development of the Blue Ridge Parkway. This set of letter discusses the issue of land acquisition process in North Carolina by the government for the completion of the park. Following are brief summaries of each of the letters: Seth W. Richardson to Zebulon Weaver, July 22, 1932 In this letter Richardson asks Weaver to provide the Interior Department with the title to the lands as the department was eager to conclude the land acquisition process in North Carolina for purpose of establishing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Zebulon Weaver to Seth Richardson, July 25, 1932 In this letter Weaver clarifies to Richardson that he left the deeds in Richardson’s office. He also mentions that he was preparing a letter relating to these matters including the matter of the land owned by the Champion Fibre Company. Seth Richardson to Zebulon Weaver, July 28, 1932 In this letter Richardson mentions to Weaver the need to complete the land acquisition process in North Carolina as soon as possible and what the Interior Departments expects from Weaver with regards to this.

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This digital collection was created to contribute to the public's understanding of the forces and ideas that led to the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1934. The most vi...

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