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Smyth, James Adger, 1837-1920

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Adger Smyth

President Roosevelt defends his appointments of African Americans, particularly the appointment of Dr. William Demos Crum as collector of customs in Charleston, South Carolina. Roosevelt will look into charges that Crum is unfit for the appointment but he will not reject Crum, or anyone else, on the basis of skin color. He denies that “negro domination” enters into the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Adger Smyth

President Roosevelt informs James Adger Smyth that he will consider the charges against Dr. Crum, but that Crum’s race will not bar him from office. Roosevelt addresses race relations in regards to government employment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Adger Smyth

President Roosevelt defends his policy of appointing African Americans in states where “their numbers warranted it,” and in situations where prospective African American appointees are competent and reputable. In particular, Roosevelt defends the appointment of William Crum in Charleston, South Carolina.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919