(COFIDMrTIAL 
    LETTER)                              April 17, 1929. 
 
 
11r. R. H. Rutledge, 
        Forest Service, 
               Ogden, Utah. 
 Dear 11r. Rutledge: 
 
        I have met several men who have asked me regarding 
 
 the qualifications of Mr. Locke for research and administra- 
 
 tion work in wild life and other conservation work. I have 
 
 given them what I know of Locke's qualifications. I feel con- 
 
 fident that he would be able to handle most any of the jobs in 
 
 wild life research but I am not so convinced regarding his 
 
 qualifications for executive work in the bigger executive jobs 
 
 in conservation. 
 
       Specifically, what do you think of Locke as a prospect 
 
for Director of Conserv.ation in an important State with heavy 
 
executive duties in forestry, game, and recreation. It is a 
 
job in which he would have a man under him as head for each 
 
of the three phases of work mentioned above. The State has 
 
approximately a half million dollar budget and the job of 
 
Director pays $6, 00. There is some doubt in my mind as to 
 
whether Locke would be able to handle such a big executive 
 
job. However, I do not want to do an injustice to him in any 
 
way and would, therefore, like to have your suggestions regard- 
 
ing him, especially since you are so much closer in touch with 
 
his executive ability than I am.