Letter, Secretary of the Interior Fred A. Seaton to President Dwight D. Eisenhower Regarding Alaska Statistics

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OF THE THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON June 24, 1958 Fifty Dear Mr. President: Because of some questions which have been raised concerning Alaska's population, income, per capita general revenue, and the costs of statehood, this letter is attached to a memorandum on these sub- jects. In my sincere opinion, these facts again demonstrate that Alaskans are ready for statehood. The bill passed by the House (H. R. 7999) is acceptable to this Department; it represents a work- able compromise on many conflicting issues difficult D. of reconciliation. for = Faithfully, Shwa Scaton Fred A. Seaton Secretary of the Interior The President The White House