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Editorial requests to support an Appalachian National Park

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  • Aug, 10th, 1901. Mr, F, l, Bitler, 0/0 Mr, Jno. Pirkinbine, Odd Fellows Temple, Broad At Cherry StS*t Phiiadelph ia, Pa, My dear Sir:- Upon the suggestion of Mr, J, T, Rothrock, Pres. of the Penna, Dapt, of Forestry, Harrisburg, 1 am this day sending you literature regarding trie movement toward the establishment cf thi proposed Appalachian National Forest Reserve, He suggests that 1 direct your attention to the legislation v&ich our Association has already secured, both at the hands cf the National Government and the different states ail* re in it is proposed to locate this rtzsrv®, I would also call your attention to the copy of the president's special message accompanying Secretary Wilson's report to Congress, If you make reference to the movement in "Poorest Leaves" I would he pleased to receive a marked copy of the issue containing the same» Very truly yours, Secretary, (H)
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