February 1, 1905
Mr. Seth Bullock
Forest Supervisor
Deadwood, S. Dak.
Dear Sir:
You have been informed by the Commissioner of the General Land Office that upon
this date the administration of the Federal forest reserves is transferred to the
Department of Agriculture and that you will hereafter report to me.
I now enclose for your most careful attention a copy of a letter addressed to me
by the Honorable, the Secretary of Agriculture. Your work will be henceforth carried
on in the spirit of this general policy. In accordance with the Secretary’s order
you will hereafter report directly to me in all matters formerly submitted to the
Commissioner of the General Land Office, and you will, until further notice, continue
to perform your duties in accordance with the rules and regulations now in force,
except that those fiscal matters which by the laws, rules, and regulations governing
forest reserves were formerly assigned to Receivers of Local Land Offices will hereafter
be transacted by James B. Adams, Chief of Records, Forest Service, Washington, D.C.,
and all moneys on account of deposits and payments must hereafter be submitted directly
to him in the form of certified checks on National Banks, or money orders.
In case you have not had an opportunity of communicating to me your views in regard
to changes in the present rules and regulations which you deem advisable for the
best interests of the reserves and for the public concerned with the use of their
resources, you are instructed to submit at once such information, in order that
a revision may be made at the earliest practicable date in accordance with the Secretary’s
instructions and along the lines laid down by him
You will forward the Secretary’s letter to each forest officer under your supervision,
as well as to newspapers and prominent citizens of your locality. Additional copies
for this purpose have been sent you under separate cover. You will continue to use
the stationery and forms now in your office until a new supply is sent you.
Very truly yours,
(signed) Gifford Pinchot
Forester.
Enclosure.