Letter from W. E. Dame to Theodore Roosevelt
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1900-06-01
Creator(s)
Dame, W. E. (William Edmund), 1858-1937
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Dame, W. E. (William Edmund), 1858-1937
Letter from W. E. Dame to William Jay Schieffelin
W. E. Dame encloses more letters regarding the recruitment of African American soldiers for service.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-06-09
Letter from W. E. Dame to William Jay Schieffelin
W. E. Dame forwards to William Jay Schieffelin letters offering to recruit African American soldiers for service in Theodore Roosevelt’s proposed division.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-28
Letter from W. E. Dame to Stephen A. McMuramin
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, W. E. Dame acknowledges receipt of Stephen McMuramin’s letter. Since Roosevelt is uncertain if he will be permitted to raise a division, Dame encourages McMuramin to correspond directly with the War Department.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-18
Letter from W. E. Dame to G. A. Henderson
W. E. Dame acknowledges receipt of G. A. Henderson’s letter. He explains that Theodore Roosevelt’s proposed military organization is pending approval from Washington.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-16
Letter from W. E. Dame to G. A. Henderson
W. E. Dame acknowledges receipt of telegram from G. A. Henderson regarding serving in Theodore Roosevelt’s proposed division.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-15
Letter from W. E. Dame to John Robert Williams
W. E. Dame writes that he does not know of “any objections to colored physicians” in the Army. He describes application procedures and height requirements.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-11
Letter from W. E. Dame to H. A. Williamson
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, W. E. Dame acknowledges H. A. Williamson’s letter and advises that Roosevelt has not yet been authorized to raise a division.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-11
Letter from W. E. Dame to George S. Thompson
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, W. E. Dame informs George S. Thompson that Roosevelt has not yet been permitted to recruit a division. Thompson’s letter will be filed for future reference.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-05
Letter from W. E. Dame to Francis James Davidson
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, W. E. Dame tells Reverend Davidson that his letter will be placed on file for future reference.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-02
Letter from W. E. Dame to W. Scott Brown
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, W. E. Dame acknowledges W. Scott Brown’s interest in serving with Roosevelt, along with Benjamin O. Davis. Brown’s letter will be filed and taken up if circumstances permit.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-24
Letter from W. E. Dame to Frank R. Chisholm
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, W. E. Dame writes to Frank R. Chisholm regarding Chisholm’s desire to recruit a negro regiment for service under Roosevelt. Roosevelt does not yet know whether he will be permitted to raise a division to fight in the war.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-30
Letter from W. E. Dame to Bruce I. Susong
In reply to Bruce I. Susong’s letter of May 2, 1917, W. E. Dame assures Susong that Theodore Roosevelt will keep his offer in mind.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-05
Letter from W. E. Dame to Bruce I. Susong
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, W. E. Dame replies to Bruce I. Susong’s letter of April 12, 1917. Dame states that the War Department controls decisions regarding “negro troops.”
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-28
Letter from W. E. Dame to Griffith M. Gunther
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, W. E. Dame responds to a letter from Griffith M. Gunther dated April 21, 1917. Dame assures Gunther that his application will be filed.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-26
Letter from W. E. Dame to William R. Staff
W. E. Dame responds to William R. Staff’s letter to Theodore Roosevelt dated April 19, 1917. Dame states that the War Department makes the determination on African American troops.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-26
Letter from W. E. Dame to Edmund S. Burke
W. E. Dame responds on behalf of Theodore Roosevelt to Edmund S. Burke’s letter of April 19, 1917. Dame will bring Burke’s letter to Roosevelt’s attention. The letter is incorrectly addressed to Edward S. Burke.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-27
Letter from W. E. Dame to S. O. Mason
W. E. Dame responds to Captain Mason’s letter to Colonel Roosevelt of April 17, 1917. Dame states that questions regarding African American troops need to be taken up with the War Department directly.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-24
Letter from W. E. Dame to James A. River
W. E. Dame responds on behalf of Theodore Roosevelt to a letter from James A. River dated April 17, 1917. Dame notes that Roosevelt cannot give “assurances that he will be authorized to act…” and take troops to fight in Europe.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-26
Letter from W. E. Dame to Melvin J. Chisum
W. E. Dame responds, on behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, to a letter from Melvin J. Chisum dated April 16, 1917. Dame explains that the War Department controls decision-making regarding “Negro troops.”
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-21