copy DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Washington July 26, 1922. Dear Mr. Dorr: Referring to your letters of June 14th and 16th on the tentative Lafayette Park road and road-trail plan which I personally inspected on the ground early in June (the Director himself for a few days accompanying you and me on our inspection), I have just concluded B. thorough review of the project with First Assistant Secretary Finney of the Department in whose particular bailiwick the national parks fall, covering thoroughly the scope of my report to the Director of June 10th and also other points of possible im- portance in connection with the development of the project, and we have both approved it as per Exhibit B attached. This Exhibit is an exact copy of the similar Exhibit B in this office having Secretary Finney's and my signature. We are convinced that the project is well thought out, and will enable the enjoyment of the winderful natural beauties within the Lafayette Park by all visitors, without marring the beauties of the landscape in any way, or intruding upon areas that should be preserved for quietude and repose; in fact, special attention has been given that areas such as the amphithentre section, Sargent Mountain Pond, and num- erous other beautiful valleys and secluded apots be kept away from too close proximity to these roads and trails. The road to the top of Cadillac Mountain is important, though it 1s equally important in my opinion that no road go to the top of any other mountain in the Park. The plan is approved, and whenever you have suffi- cient donations to go ahead with the work you may do so, bearing in mind to keep the roads and road-trails as inoon- apiquous as possible. I should mention for your information that we have had cordial letters from Senators Hale and Fernald and Congressman Nelson, assuring their great interest in this project, and giving their unqualified endorsement to it. Cordially yours, (Signed) Arno B. Cammerer Acting Director.