April 10, 1918. 



My dear Mr. Sherley: 



As a man who has been deeply interested for many years in 

 the growth and development of our national park system, I re- 

 spectfully urge on your Committee favorable action on Secre- 

 tary Lane's request for adequate appropriation for the Sieur de 

 Monts National Monument on the coast of Maine. It is our 

 one eastern national park and gives for the first time to the 

 crowded eastern portion of the country the opportunity to share 

 directly and immediately in the benefits of our national park 

 system. Its striking ocean frontage makes it unlike every other 

 park. 



I have watched with keen interest the work that has led to the 

 creation of this Park. Under right development it will give a 

 healthy playground to multitudes of hard working men and 

 women who need such a playground. Moreover, it constitutes 

 a wild life sanctuary under national guardianship at a spot where 

 such a sanctuary is greatly needed. 



Secretary Lane's request for adequate provision for this park 

 is in accordance with the broad national policy for the conser- 

 vation and development of our home resources — a policy which 

 every year becomes of increasing consequence. 



Faithfully yours 

 (Signed) Theodore Roosevelt 



Hon. Swagar Sherley, 



Chairman, Committee of the House on Appropriations, 

 Washington, D.C. 



