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That is the object of the forest reserves, and that is why I bespeak your cordial co-operation in their preservation.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt calls for cooperation in preserving forest reserves, which he sees as vital for the nation's future.

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