Correspondence from Lewis Doster. Secretary, The Hardwood Manufacturers Association of the United States. Columbus, Ohio; Chicago, IL. November 7, 1904- Form to list stock on hand.

November 21, 1904- Investigating possible unfairness by Paul P. Rainer of the Joint Weighing and Inspection Bureau of Chicago.

May 6, 1905- Summary of numbers of building permits and building costs in twenty of America's principal cities in 1904 and 1905. Report on the increase in building.

July 19, 1905- Form letter. Chicago strike is soon to come to an end.

Offices moved to Chicago, IL in mid 1906.

March 30, 1907- Form letter about their inspectors who visit the mills of members to check for standardization.

April 16, 1907- Doster will inspect Dr. Schenck's lumber plant. Visiting inspectors' expenses are paid by the Association.

Correspondence from Lewis Doster. Secretary, The Hardwood Manufacturers Association of the United States. Chicago, IL; and Nashville, TN. July 6, 1907- Invitation to Dr. Schenck to attend the next Executive Board Meeting of the Association. [The meeting was later cancelled.]

Offices moved to Nashville, TN circa September 1907.

September 25, 1907- Remembers how he and Dr. Schenck talked about a school of lumber inspection. He would like to give a course of lectures at Biltmore Forest School.

November 15, 1907- Results of the first canvass of members, showing the business conditions that lead to the closing down of mills.

January 6, 1909- Dr. Schenck traveling to Louisville, KY. He suggests establishing a school of lumber inspection in connection with the Biltmore Forest School and that the Association's headquarters be moved from Nashville, TN to New York. He does not want to make a formal speech about the issues.

Correspondence from R. Douglas & Sons. Waukegan Nurseries. Waukegan, Il. December 19, 1896- Sending the following to Dr. Schenck: Their Wholesale Catalog, samples of White Pine seedlings, a twig of Colorado Douglas Spruce, a twig of Douglas' [Aborvitate?] and samples of Abies Concoloro, a rare and beautiful tree from Colorado. They and Prof. Sargent believe the Colorado Douglas spruce "is unequalled for rapid growth and beauty."

Correspondence from Drew Lumber Company, Incorporated. Alton, Florida. Dr. Schenck surveyed their land through C. A. Schenck & Co. January 25, 1905- Sent payment for C. A. Schenck & Co.'s work. Note the letter they received was full of practical suggestions. Agree that it is more valuable to leave young growth of timber uncut. Mr. Drew gives his opinions on leaving the young timber.

Correspondence from J. R. Drummond, Freight Clerk and Lumber Clerk. Biltmore, N.C. Statements of goods arriving for the Forestry Department including corn, oats and hay.

May 25, 1906- Drummond writes to Mr. Marshall. He tells of a lumber mill burning. He writes of how quickly it burnt and the actions taken by the Asheville Fire Co. He also says that Mrs. Vanderbilt stayed at the scene until her face blistered. Mr. V. kept calling her but she wouldn't leave. They are cutting timber now by hand. Tells where he thinks it should be stored.

June 29, 1906- Sending the Christmas list and all the 1905 wood books he can find to Mr. Marshall. Appears as if he is now an office clerk. Dr. Schenck told him to stay in the office and let the teamsters come to him for orders. But Drummond thinks he and Mr. Harris should have their offices in the shop.

Correspondence from J. R. Drummond, Freight Clerk and Lumber Clerk. Biltmore, N.C. Late sending his reports to Mr. Marshall.

September 5, 1906- Taking orders for firewood.

October 3, 1906- Wood and lumber business is so busy that he and Mr. Harris need another team. The Biltmore House ordered some 8' oak.

October 24, 1906- He left suddenly upon the offer of another, better job. Doesn't think he and Dr. Schenck could have gotten along much longer anyway. Thinks Perry Cobb of Asheville could take his place.

Correspondence from Coert DuBois, Forest Inspector. U.S.D.A., Forest Service. Office of Reserve Organization. September 14, 1900- Coming to Biltmore Forest School around October 1st. He will board with Miss. Campbell.

August 6, 1906- Sending literature on Reserve Organization to Dr. Schenck.

September 26, 1906- Asks why he did not get a degree upon leaving Biltmore Forest School. Most of the men in the Forest Service from forest schools have degrees.

March 22, 1907- Dr. Schenck wrote to him in January of 1907 to say the Advisory Board of Biltmore Forest School conferred upon him the degree of Bachelor of Forestry.

See also correspondence of his father, John C. DuBois of Hudson, N.Y.

Correspondence from John C. DuBois. Hudson, N.Y. June 19, 1899- Father of Coert DuBois. Gifford Pinchot recommended Biltmore Forest School for his son.

September 18, 1899- Mrs. Ketchum wrote saying senior student, Mr. Reed, agreed to take care of his son. "So if Mr. Carr has an extra chicken coop please ask him to reserve it for my son." He and Coert will travel to Biltmore. Coert has never been away from home.

November 9, 1889- Sending $200 for Coert's tuition.

January 8, 1890- Would like Coert to go with Dr. Schenck on his Southern trip. Does not have money for the European trip this year and Coert is too young. Coert seems to like Biltmore Forest School.

August 6, 1900- Coert got an order from Pinchot and was sent to the Black Hills of South Dakota with Division of Forestry. Wants to send Coert to Yale Forestry School. Can he do background learning at Biltmore Forest School? Hopes George Vanderbilt will get a son on August 10th. That is his 69th birthday.

August 29, 1900- Sent clipping that states J. V. Doniphan, Jr. will return to Biltmore Forest School. Can Reed tutor Coert? Coert arranged for a pony.

Correspondence from A. E. Ducker. Brevard and Pisgah Forest, N.C. He appears to have been a Teamster. Non-dated- List of things for Artillus Ducker to order. Includes sketches of a hand broom and a floor broom, both with soft bristles.

September 10 and 30, 1900- Applies for a position at Davidson River.

May 29, 1901 and September 13, 1904- Would like to buy the forest mule team with their wagons and tackle.

February 2, 1903- Asks for $1.25 per day for himself and Perry Davis.

June 1, 1905- Driving a team for Reeves.

September 27, 1906- Would like a job of logging.

July 29, 1907- Thinks they should feed shredded fodder to the cattle.

August 30, 1907- Wants to be an independent foreman for logging work. Wants more pay and better cattle.

September 17, 1907- Offers of oxen for sell. Sold the "idle cattle" to Luther Aiken in Brevard.

April 19, 1909- Renting house, garden and pasture at Walnut Bottom for 50 cents a month.

May 11, 1909- No job with Hunting Club is available. Copy of a letter from Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. Joe Duckett. Davidson River, N.C. March 24, 1903- Will rent to four quiet Biltmore Forest School students. Need help with their garden.

April 1, 1904- Does not wish to move to the Knot Justice place to keep boarders.

December 19, 1905- Accepted Dr. Schenck's offer for renting a house.

December 27, 1905- Joe Duckett wishes to know what part of the orchard he is to tend.

Paying $3.00 a month in rent for their house in 1906.

Correspondence from W. W. Duffield, Superintendent, Treasury Department, U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Washington, D.C. March 9, 1896- Dr. Schenck asked to borrow instruments. March 14, 1896- His request to borrow the instruments was declined.

Correspondence from T. C. H. Dukes. Asheville, N.C. He or she ordered firewood from Biltmore Estate.

Correspondence from John Dulweber & Co. Hardwood Lumber. Cincinnati, Ohio. April 13, 1908- Dr. Schenck responded to their advertisement in the "Southern Lumberman" by describing the one million feet of yellow poplar lumber for sale. Negotiations over the sale of the lumber. Non-dated draft contract for the Co.'s purchase of the lumber.

Correspondence from John Dulweber & Co. Hardwood Lumber. Cincinnati, Ohio. May 18, 1908- Letter from the Co. listing Dr. Schenck's offer and their proposition for descriptions and prices of lumber.

More negotiations over sale of the lumber.

Six non-dated copies of contracts for purchase of the lumber.

Correspondence from John Dulweber & Co. Hardwood Lumber. Cincinnati, Ohio. More negotiations over their possible contract. A deal was not reached.

Correspondence from John B. Dumont Jr. Axton, N.Y. July 20, 1901- Wants to apply to Biltmore Forest School. He is studying with Dr. Fernow.

September 29, 1901- Will board with Miss. Campbell.

November 1, 1903- Doing mountain work with Ranger O'Kelley.

July 24, 1904- Did surveying work with Ranger O'Kelley, but did not finish. He says he completed his lecture course at Biltmore Forest School.

Correspondence from May Duncan. Clotho, N.C. October 31, 1903- Closed her school at the Pink Beds, having taught there eight months.

Correspondence from G. H. Dunston. Buffalo, N.Y. September 22, 1904- Sent $100 for half year's tuition at Biltmore Forest School for his nephew Clarence Dunston. He later asked if Clarence should take a job or continue at Biltmore Forest School.

Correspondence from Duncan Dunn, Game Keeper, Tranquility Game Preserve. Allamuchy, N.J. He sold Pheasant eggs to Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence from E. W. Durant, Jr. Hendersonville, N.C. Requests for passes. Inquiry about estimating services of C. A. Schenck & Co.

This file relates to the Biltmore Forest School, begun by Carl Schenck with the encouragement and support of George Vanderbilt in 1898. The school continued at Biltmore until Schenck's departure in 1909. The file contains letters of inquiry from prospective students and persons seeking general information on Biltmore Forest School.

This file relates to the Biltmore Forest School, begun by Carl Schenck with the encouragement and support of George Vanderbilt in 1898. The school continued at Biltmore until Schenck's departure in 1909. The file contains letters of inquiry from prospective students and persons seeking general information on Biltmore Forest School.

Includes requests from men and women wishing to be employed as schoolteachers, laborers, rangers and stenographers.

Includes a May 2, 1896 letter from Eastman Kodak Company. Rochester, N.Y.

June 8, 1904- Letter to Dr. Schenck from Brevard, N.C. Attorney, W. B. Duckworth. Requesting payment for Vanderbilt vs. Pickelsimer case.

April 6, 1907- Telegram from J. A. Dillingham in New York City. Lafour reports he is ready to close on the Love purchase.

Includes correspondence related to sales and possible sales of both lumber and firewood. Includes copies of letters written to lumber companies by Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence regarding lumber sales/purchases. This folder contains letters from people and companies selling or wishing to sell lumber.

Correspondence regarding Dr. Schenck's services for estimating the values of timber lands. Includes letters to C. A. Schenck & Co.

July 30, 1900- No deer to be had from the New Berne, N.C. Fair Grounds; dogs broke through the fence and killed all of them.

March 1901- Mrs. M. Dargan of Florence, S.C. sold a tame doe to Dr. Schenck.

September 8, 1903- Would Dr. Schenck wish to trade deer with Moses H. Cone. Cone was President of Asheville Cotton Mills. He was building his Estate in Blowing Rock, N.C.

March 11, 1905- Maggie V. Day of Newberry, S.C. offered to sell a "full 'Wild' Turkey-Gobbler" to George Vanderbilt.

February 24, 1899- Copy of a letter to Gifford Pinchot from Dr. Schenck. Copy a letter to Gifford Pinchot from William R. Dudley. Dudley writes of how F. H. Lamb should not be a University graduate, as he is "deficient in moral sense." He was expelled from Dudley's University. Dr. Schenck does not wish to expel Lamb from Biltmore Forest School. Reminds Pinchot that they were fortunate to have had good fathers who paid their debts. This young man might not be so fortunate.

January 2, 1900- Benjamin Douglass' mother, Eva, writes that he wishes to go to Florida with Dr. Schenck. Ben has already had typhoid fever twice, and his mother does not wish him to go anywhere swampy. The folder also contains three letters from Benjamin Douglass' father.

January 11, 1900- Mrs. Douglass writes that Ben states all patients at his sanitarium are required to take and record their own temperatures. Ben can't handle this. They will pay for somebody to take his temperature.

August 21, 1900- Letter from Benjamin Douglass describing his condition. He left his German sanitarium in disgust. His home physician sent him to Colorado for his health. He is giving up on becoming a forester.

January 6, 1906 and February 24, 1907- Two letters from Clarence E. Dunston explaining his current work.

Correspondence concerning rental properties, including individuals who boarded students of Biltmore Forest School. April 22, 1908- Request to rent the Read or Robert Farm in Mills River, N.C.

January 15, 1906- $1.00 charge for Dr. Schenck's book on Forest Mensuration. August 6, 1906- Dr. Schenck took out a one inch advertisement in "The Popular Science Monthly."

January 6, 1899- Letter to Dr. Schenck from the President of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Wishes there were more jobs for trained foresters. Proposes they provide preparatory instruction for students who would then take special instruction at Biltmore Forest School.

Inquiries regarding passes. Includes requests for passes and permission to fish.

Correspondence from employees and contracted laborers. "Additional distribution sheet of payroll for fortnight ending April 2, 1904."

December 3, 1904- Cleat Davis in Davidson River wants to know who told Dr. Schenck about a hunter killing a bear; because he doesn't think it is true. Reports on animals he trapped with Mr. Case.

November 12, 1906- Two petitions. Signers will stop work after November 17th, if their salary is not raised to $1.25 a day.

November 17, no year- Cleat Davis needs a horse.

Correspondence relating to community issues. September 15, 1902- George Vanderbilt said to proceed with building a road via Avery's Creek at an expense of $3,000. Correspondence concerns the Rural Free Delivery Service.

Includes a financial account statement for an unnamed club and a letter asking for money from the Southern Stock & Farming Company.

General requests to Dr. Schenck regarding forestry. February 5, 1906- Can Dr. Schenck recommend a skilled man to survey forests in Liberia, West Africa?

November 1906- Dr. Schenck secured 200 or 300 lbs. of spent chestnut chips to send to H. S. Bristol in Boston, MA. Bristol was conducting an experiment to pulp them by the sulphite process.

May 20, 1907- Copy of a letter containing a list of the names of Biltmore Forest School graduates who Dr. Schenck recommends for hire in a Department of Commerce and Labor, Bureau of Corporations' investigation of the lumber companies.

This folder contains miscellaneous receipts.

This folder includes forms showing weekly work done by teams. Listed by teamsters' names, days of the week and description of work done.

This folder includes forms showing weekly work done by teams. Listed by teamsters' names, days of the week and description of work done.

This folder includes forms showing weekly work done by teams. Listed by teamsters' names, days of the week and description of work done.

This folder includes forms showing weekly work done by teams. Listed by teamsters' names, days of the week and description of work done.

September 5, 1903- Minnesota Attorney General, W. B. Douglas, thanks Dr. Schenck for his recent address to the Forestry Convention of Minneapolis. December 1904- Two envelopes from Mexico.

Correspondence from A. L. & L. E. Davenport, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in General Merchandise. Horse Shoe, N.C. March 22, 1901- Would like to furnish supplies to the workers they hear will be building roads in the Pink Beds.

November 2, 1901- Dr. Schenck displeased over their bill for dynamite.

Settling accounts.

March 14, 1903- State they have three saw mills, but all will be busy with other work this month.

Want to rent pasture land from the Estate.

Correspondence from Charles Davenport. Pink Bed[s], N.C. January 1, 1902- Will buy the Rickman Farm if it is for sale.

Correspondence from Dr. J. E. David. Asheville, N.C. April 13, 1898- Enjoyed Dr. Schenck's lecture and agrees with his suggestion about planting trees in the streets of Asheville. Feels there are too many telephone poles in Asheville.

April 26 and 28, 1901- Likes Dr. Schenck's idea of forming a boarding club for tourists. Says the Sapphire hotels are fine, but are only available to wealthy persons. David says that Schenck's club should be based on similar clubs in Europe, particularly like those in Switzerland, which are so popular.

Correspondence from Theo. F. Davidson of Davidson, Bourne & Parker, Attorneys and Counsellors. Asheville, N.C. Highland Forest Company Business. June 11 and 13, 1906- Planning to camp with his family and Mrs. Bartlett in the Pink Beds. Sending baggage ahead of them.

July 2, 1906- Boxes shipped from Pisgah Forest have not yet arrived home. He supports Dr. Schenck's idea of a gentleman's sporting Club.

October 26, 1906- Needs to discuss with Dr. Schenck and Mr. LaFon the proposals for beginning legal proceedings against the additional parties whose names were furnished by LaFon.

References to land sale cases with Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Smathers.

April 20, 1909- Copy of a letter to a General [Davidson?] from Dr. Schenck. Schenck does not agree with the General on doing business with Chicago investors.

May 4 and 11, 1909- Copies of letters in which Schenck asks what he should do legally in regards to charges from his "little altercation recently with Mr. Beadle." Thinks the affair is getting too much attention in the newspapers.

Correspondence from Jno. C. Deaver. Deaver & Patton. General Merchandise. They sold flour, barbed wire, nails and rice to the Biltmore Estate Forestry Department. Questions about swapping land. Includes price quotations on flour from several companies.

Correspondence from Jno. C. Deaver. Deaver & Patton. General Merchandise. Brevard, N.C. He appears to have rented sales space from Dr. Schenck. Collecting accounts against Dr. Schenck's employees.

Correspondence from W. H. Davis. Pisgah Forest, N.C. February 1, 1899- Writing from Richmond, KY. He says the rumors of his leasing his Pink Beds Lands for stock purposes are false. Marked [Tract] "75."

February 6, 1889- Believes George Vanderbilt has done much good in management of forest lands. He does not wish to oppose George Vanderbilt's plans.

April 19091- Dr. Schenck may purchase a new pony from Rev. W. H. Davis.

Correspondence from R. R. Deaver. Ecusta, N.C. and Brevard, N.C. January 5, 1899- Wanted to buy timber at Rocky Fork on North Mills River and possibly timber from Turkey Creek.

November 3, 1899- Wants to buy timber from Bradley Creek and Looking Glass Creek.

He and Dr. Schenck appear to have sold and purchased timber from one another.

R. R. Deaver proposes to rent a mule team to Dr. Schenck.

May 20, 1901- Deaver estimates his lumber on Rocky Fork at less than four thousand feet.

December 24, 1902- Deaver would like to buy Cantrel Creek stumpage of poplar, oak, hemlock or chestnut.

Correspondence from R. R. Deaver, Hardwood Lumber and Vice President of Brevard Banking Company. January 16, 1904- Inquires about purchasing chestnut wood at back of Forge Mountain and on Bradley Creek.

May 28, 1904- Inquires about purchasing timber on Averys Creek.

September 14, 1905- Might be able to rent his house on Davidsons River to Dr. Schenck.

April 13, 1907- Informs Dr. Schenck that he did not complain about his foreman. Deaver now Vice President of Brevard Banking Company.

August 28, 1907- Offers to log on contract for Dr. Schenck.

July 20, 1908- Does not know who was responsible for a steer injuring itself.

July 29, 1908- Deaver does not think the Hamilton steer would have ever been able to work.

Correspondence from E. H. Defebaugh, Editor and Proprietor, "Barrel and Box." Louisville, KY. May 18, 1901- Knows much of Dr. Schenck through his brother, J. E. Defebaugh. [His brother was Editor of "American Lumberman" in Chicago.] Offers Dr. Schenck his office for use when traveling to Louisville.

August 6, 1908- Box manufacturing uses little poplar these days. Some companies that do use it are as follows: The Dodge Bills Co., Cleveland Box Co. and McFerron-Foster Co. Kress Box Co. of Pittsburgh will sometimes use poplar culls.

Correspondence from J. E. Defebaugh, Editor, "American Lumberman." Chicago, Il. February 12, 1900- Received Dr. Schenck's remarks on "Forestry as a Business" but have not reviewed them.

July 31, 1900- Enjoyed time in Munich with Dr. Schenck. Wishes to get to know Professor Meyer better. Did Dr. Schenck see where they published a response of Geo. H. Holt to Dr. Schenck's letter?

August 8, 1900- Glad to know Schenck will respond to Holt. Does Schenck know of the American Forestry Exhibit in Paris? Defebaugh was there during its construction.

August 13, 1900- Believes most forestry material published in newspapers is "faulty and useless."

September 28, 1900- Dr. Schenck expected to travel to Chicago. "New Forestry" on front page of their new edition, includes information on Dr. Schenck.

August 17, 1901- Defebaugh tells Dr. Schenck that the general public knows little of Biltmore Forest School. Would Dr. Schenck like to purchase an advertisement for it?

August 30, 1901- Will place the advertisement in next weeks paper along with an editorial on the unique work of Biltmore Forest School.

November 1, 1901- Current issue contains references to Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Forest School.

November 6, 1901- Dr. Schenck says the advertisement is not working.

Correspondence from J. E. Defebaugh, Editor, "American Lumberman." Chicago, Il. Mr. and Mrs. Defebaugh ill.

October 7, 1904- Dr. Schenck referred to in the item on "Girdling of Tupelo Gum" in this week's "American Lumberman."

October 15, 1904- Proofing pamphlets sent by Dr. Schenck.

December 3, 1904- Charged $252.90 for proofing and publishing the pamphlet.

August 6, 1906- Defebaugh writes on the differences in grading rules between The Hardwood Manufactures' Association and the National Hardwood Lumber Association.

Correspondence from J. E. Defebaugh, Editor, "American Lumberman." September 4, 1907- Would Dr. Schenck like a card-like advertisement for C. A. Schenck & Company? Includes sample advertisement for Chittenden & Patterson of Baltimore.

December 14, 1908- Dr. Schenck sent two letters (not included) expressing his views on Mr. Knappen, Secretary of the National Forest Conservation League of Minneapolis. Dr. Schenck strongly disagrees with Knappen's desire to abolish the tariff on woodgoods. He gives his opinions on the present tariff.

Includes a non-used envelope addressed to Defebaugh.

February 25, 1909- Defebaugh is waiting to hear the tariff results from the Ways and Means Committee. He believes they will vote later that day to retain the $2 duty. On March 2, 1909 he sent Dr. Schenck a $50 check, most likely for his work on the tariff matter.

March 15, 1909- Schenck writes Defebaugh and congratulates him on the formation of a new forestry association. Dr. Schenck does not think the current American Forestry Association is at all representative of the economic interests of American forestry.

April 30, 1909- Copy of a letter from Schenck. He writes that he has given up the fight of petitioning for a higher lumber duty. He has given up all hope for any duty over $1.

Correspondence from F. B. Dennis. Black Mountain, N.C. and Davidsons River, N.C. Contracted to do some sawing work for Dr. Schenck. September 15, 1906- Would like to rent a house while he is working for Dr. Schenck.

November 5, 1906- Does not agree with the price Dr. Schenck offers for framing on sticks. Unhappy with their contract in general. Feels Mr. Rankin misinformed them about the amount of timber. The quality is not as good as they supposed. They will not make a profit from their work. Appear to be building roads.

May 27, 1907- Need a settlement on their pay.

Settling accounts.

Recommendations for camp cook.

Correspondence from H. E. DePass, Sanders & DePass, Attorneys at Law. Spartanburg, S.C. September 2, 1904- DePass offers to sell the land he bought from Shadrack Camp. Henry Camp, or Kemp, bought the land from George Clayton and Mr. Young. George Vanderbilt already owns interests in the Henry Camp tract from Elisha Camp, Elijah Camp and Henry Thompson.

September 14, 1904- DePass describes the deed he got from Shadrack Camp. It is not an allotment deed.

October 6, 1904- DePass and his wife sent the deed.

Correspondence from DeVane Supply Company. Brevard, N.C. They were settling accounts with Biltmore Estate.

Correspondence from Jos. E. Dickerson Co. Asheville, N.C. They acted as sales agents for firewood from Biltmore Estate.

July 12, 1897- Dr. Schenck writes that he can not give them an extra discount, even though they sell more wood than other firms acting as agencies.

June 3, 1905- J. E. Dickerson, Secretary, Western Carolina Lumber Association in Asheville, N.C. Association newly formed in Asheville.

June 18, 1906- The North Carolina Hardwood Association dissolved and paid debts. Dividing assets among members.

Correspondence from Harvey M. Dickson, President, The Dickson Lumber Co. Norfolk, VA. and Asheville, N.C. November 22, 1902- 90% of hardwood manufactures are members of the National Hardwood Manufacturers' Association, according to their General Secretary. Dickson would like Dr. Schenck to join.

July 18, 1903- Dickson now based in Norfolk, VA.

They, especially their agent, Mr. Penland, discussed purchasing lumber from Dr. Schenck.

February 4, 1904- Dickson notes Dr. Schenck's comments on a Cincinnati meeting that everybody was "under the influence of optimistic generalship."

Correspondence from Harvey M. Dickson, President, The Dickson Lumber Co. Norfolk, VA. More negotiations on purchasing lumber.

August 7, 1908- Copy of a letter from Schenck to Dickson, "I am not a lumber dealer because I love the business of lumber dealing. I hate it and want nothing to do with it. When, however, lumber dealers of your standing refuse to buy my entire stock, then and in that case I am compelled to become a dealer, against my own will."

August 19, 1908- Schenck is selling all his 6/4 1st and 2nds "Taft" Poplar to E. Stringer Boggess, who is taking it abroad. [The lumber was advertised in a circular in which Dr. Schenck pokes fun at presidential candidate William Taft.]

Correspondence from Geo. A. Digges, Agent, Southern Express Company. Biltmore, N.C. Settling problems with shipping matters. May 25, 1905- Letters of recommendation for his sister in law, Miss. Dovie Wilbar, for the position Mrs. Ronci resigned. One telegram went to Dr. Schenck and one to Mr. Marshall.

Correspondence from Frank A. Dillingham. No. 96 Broadway, New York City, N.Y. and Highland Forest Company. New York City. November 13, 1903- Very happy Dr. Schenck will be the Director of the new Company. Suggestion of combining their tract, the Crary and Young tracts, and parts of George Vanderbilt's timber lands into one Company.

January 11, 1904- Still considering a combination of lands. Would Dr. Schenck want all of Pisgah Forest in the proposed "Forest Park" or just the western part?

March 31, 1904- Board of Directors of Highland Forest Company plan to meet on May 2nd and elect Dr. Schenck as Director of the Company.

Correspondence from Frank A. Dillingham. Highland Forest Company. New York City. May 1904- Dillingham coming to Asheville to meet with Dr. Schenck, Mr. Crary and Mr. Young.

May 6, 1904- Dr. Schenck was elected a Director of Highland Forest Company at the May 2nd meeting.

July 15, 1904- Need survey of lands in Jackson County completed before the visit of Mr. Fraser, the President of Highland Forest Company.

September 27, 190[4?]- Planning a visit to Pisgah Forest. Please remember when arranging for horses "that Mr. Muller and I are rather heavy and that Mr. Fraser is still heavier."

October 5, 1904- Asked Mr. Backus to delay the erection of the camp on Tennessee Bald until they arrive. Presume there will be no problem getting from Dr. Schenck's camp to Sugar Loaf, as the new trail should be completed.

October 19, 1904- Mrs. Dillingham is ill and Messrs. Muller and Fraser have decided not to make the trip to North Carolina. Can Dr. Schenck travel to New York City? He needs to meet with Mr. Fraser before he leaves for England.

October 27, 1904- Dr. Schenck to visit New York City.

Correspondence from Frank A. Dillingham. Highland Forest Company. New York City. November 2, 1904- Notes on the budget of Highland Forest Company. Will deal with the "omnibus" suit with General Davidson as soon as he can.

November 15, 1904- Ask the U. S. Geologist examining their property in Jackson County to look for deposits of chrome iron, kaolin and talc.

November 28, 1904- HFC is the assignee of certain rights of way for a railroad up the Tuckasegee River. Should they renew the rights when they expire?

References to Mr. Backus and his business travels.

December 2, 1904- Spoke with General T. F. Davidson about the possible "omnibus" suit against squatters on the HFC property. Best to put the matter into the hands of General Davidson's firm. Attached letter to General Davidson about the need to prosecute squatters on the HFC land.

Correspondence from Frank A. Dillingham. Highland Forest Company. New York City. June 15, 1905- Does Dr. Schenck think they should get the USDA, Bureau of Forestry to survey the Jackson County property?

June 22, 1905- Note that Dr. Schenck said there would be no advantage to such a survey.

July 17, 1905- Have trespass notices for posting.

August 8, 1905- Paying Dr. Schenck. People talking with Colonel Jones said Dr. Schenck offered to sell them the Jackson County property at $5 an acre. Dr. Schenck has no authority to sell the property, and that price is too low. Does Dr. Schenck think they would benefit from building a railway up the Tuckasegee River?

June 4, 1906- Dr. Schenck should negotiate with Boice & Buchanan for a sale of the Dark Ridge timber. If arranged, please send papers for approval by Muller, Schall & Company.

August 27, 1906- Dealing with parties to sell the entire Jackson County property. Do not sell Dark Ridge Creek timber to Mr. Boice.

September 1906- Van Sant family considering buying the Highland Forest Company property and Vanderbilt timber.

October 17, 1906- Van Sants did not buy the property. Sorry Dr. Schenck's name was used in connection with an estimate.

Correspondence from Frank A. Dillingham. Highland Forest Company. New York City. Sale of land to "Love."

January 14, 1907- Colonel Jones and General Davidson said Mr. Smathers, who owned several thousand acres in the omnibus suit, decided to file a disclaimer of any interest on the tract.

August 13, 1907- Paying Dr. Schenck. Hope General Davidson can close on the Smathers' claims. Glad Love title has been closed. The United States Leather Company did not purchase their property and it is now in Dr. Schenck's hands.

November 16, 1907- Paying yearly taxes on property in Macon County, etc.

December 9, 1907- Hope Dr. Schenck can close the omnibus suit hearings this session.

Correspondence from Henry Disston & Sons Incorporated. Keystone Saw, Tool, Steel and File Works. Philadelphia, PA. March 9, 1903- Can't send free goods.

September 1903- Received a returned 52'' saw and will make repairs on it. Also sending 1,000 3-8 gauge 5/16'' Chisel Points and a new 58'' saw.

March 5, 1904- Sent 20 copies of their Handbook for use at Biltmore Forest School.

December 7, 1904- Received two Chisel-Point saws for repairs.

September 15, 1905- Sent a free speed indicator.

December 29, 1905- Dr. Schenck ordered three Gummer Cutters for M. M. Benson at Davidson's Creek.

Correspondence from Henry Disston & Sons Incorporated. Keystone Saw, Tool, Steel and File Works. Philadelphia, PA. June 26, 1906- Sending 25 Lumberman Handbooks for use at Biltmore Forest School.

July 5, 1906- Instructions for using a new saw.

September 4, 1906- Repairing an Inserted Tooth Saw.

August 1, 1907- Offering a 70'' Inserted Tooth Saw.

August 6, 197- Advice on running a 70'' saw.

Dr. Schenck did not want the 70'' saw.

August 24, 1907- Sending 500 3-7 gauge ¼'' chisel points.

Correspondence from Henry Disston & Sons Incorporated. Keystone Saw, Tool, Steel and File Works. Philadelphia, PA. January - February 1909- Correspondence between Dr. Schenck and Henry Disston & Sons regarding problems with the performances of a 66'' saw and a 56'' saw that Dr. Schenck purchased.

Correspondence from "Dixie." The Southern Industrial Publishing Co. Atlanta, GA. November 14, 1901- Received Dr. Schenck's article on Forest Fires and copy of his advertisement. Both will appear in the November issue of "Dixie."

List of advertising rates in "Dixie."

June 10, 1904- Benj. F. Ulmer announces that he and his associates have purchased "Dixie." They hope to greatly improve the journal.

Correspondence from Mira Lloyd Dock. Harrisburg, PA. Requests circulars and sends her "Third Annual Season 1898 - 99" Program of lectures. She gave programs on Forestry, Botany and Village Improvement. Seeks Dr. Price's address.

July 26, no year- Her sister Emily came back from Hamburg on the same ship as Dr. and Mrs. Schenck.

No date- She and her sister were in Koln a year ago and met with Sir Dietrich Brandis. Wishes her opportunities had been given to a man, "for Forestry is so entirely a man's work." Saw the poverty and isolation of "cut off mountain people [in Germany?]"

Program- "Lecture Hall, Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, PA. March 21, 1901. 8 p.m. Forestry Illustrated, by Mira Lloyd Dock." Contains facts with dates and figures concerning early scientific forestry. Includes a bibliography. She thanks many people whose names are represented in this Collection.

Receiving publications from Dr. Schenck.

January 6, 1902- She is now a member of the State Forestry Reservation Commission of the Pennsylvania Department of Forestry. She is interested in preserving the tracts of land bordering Harrisburg, PA. Hears Dr. Schenck has agreed to be a member of the Preservation of Nature Section of the American League.

November 5, 1906- Received a check from Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence from Wm. H. Dohearty. Madison, Wis. He applied to be a stenographer for Ernest Bruncken but they could not reach an agreement on his salary.

Correspondence from Doll & Company, Booksellers, Stationers and Office Outfitters. Knoxville, TN. General Agents for Smith Premier Typewriter Co. of Syracuse, N.Y. Dr. Schenck wants his #4 Smith Premier typewriter to be repaired even though his current stenographer is not using it.

Correspondence from Lewis Doster. Secretary, The Hardwood Manufacturers Association of the United States. Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Schenck requested copies of their official lumber grading rules.

January 30, 1904- Would like information on girdling Tupelo Gum, even though he knows Dr. Schenck does not like girdling.

February 3, 1904- Glad Dr. Schenck received a great deal of profit from the Association's annual meeting in Cincinnati.

February 9, 1904- Dr. Schenck should wait until Spring to ask highest market value for his lumber stock.

The Association issued Monthly Stock sheets listing stock wanted and stock for sale by members.

July 1904- Arranging a sectional meeting of the Association in North Carolina. W. T. Mason is the Vice President for N.C. Want better railroad shipping rates.

Correspondence from Lewis Doster. Secretary, The Hardwood Manufacturers Association of the United States. Columbus, Ohio. Acting as agents for Biltmore Estate lumber.

More on the sectional meeting to discuss railroad freight rates.

August 31, 1904- Form letter from Doster stating that the N.&W. Railroad will not be raising rates on Oak and Hemlock Commodities as they had planned.

September 15, 1904- Doster considers a sectional meeting in Asheville, N.C.

September 27, 1904- Should hold Asheville meeting at the Berkley Hotel Parlors. Not all members would attend if it were at the Battery Park Hotel, where Dr. Schenck suggested it be held.

September 28, 1904- Meeting to be held Saturday, October 8th at Berkley Hotel Parlors. Dr. Schenck agreed to drive members over Biltmore Estate.