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subject and carry it out to its fullest possibility, but it would ^Iso 

 be a grand idea for the State of Minnesota. 



In this State we have many thousands of acres of land which is 

 really waste and is only fit to raise pine trees, — in addition to 

 that, the question of what the future generations will do if there 

 is no pine is a very serious one. It is right that we who live at 

 the present time should do all we can for the happiness and profit 

 of the future, and I am very much in sympathy with your efforts to 

 bring about the restoration of the forests. 



Of course, you know much more about the detail than I do, but I 

 assure you that if my assistance can be of benefit to you at any time 

 I will be very glad indeed to give you my help to the fullest extent. 



If a system of taxation is necessary, I will be very glad to put 

 in my share, — in fact, anything that is done to restore our forests 

 to the greatest possible extent will meet with my hearty approval. 

 Yours truly, T. G. WALTHER. 



(From Hon. C. D. O'Brien.) 

 Mr. C. C. Andrews, St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 30, 1908. 



Forestry Commissioner, 



St. Paul, Minn. 

 Dear Sir: 



I am in receipt to-day of your favor of the 30th inst., enclos- 

 ing your plan for the reforestation of this State. The matter can- 

 not be commended too highly, and is one of lasting importance. 

 I sincerely trust that your plan will be carried out. 



Sincerely yours, C. D. O'BRIEN. 



(From President C. H. Cooper, State Normal School, Mankato.) 



Mankato, Minn., January 30, 1908. 

 General C. C. Andrews, 

 Forestry Commissioner, 



St. Paul. Minn. 

 Dear Sir: 



I am greatly interested in the effort that is being made for 

 an amendment to our State Constitution, and the plan of reforesta- 

 tion contained in the amendment submitted to me meets my 

 approval. I believe that the State should in fairness to the com- 

 ing generations do what it can to restore the forests that have been 

 destroyed; no investment could yield greater returns. 



Very truly yours, C. H. COOPER. 



