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William Jay Schieffelin thanks W. E. Dame for “forwarding the letters about the Negro volunteers.” Schieffelin regrets he will not be able to use the material.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-06-13
J. H. S. wants to join Theodore Roosevelt to fight in France. He gives his military qualifications.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-14
W. E. Dame forwards to William Jay Schieffelin letters offering to recruit African American soldiers for service in Theodore Roosevelt’s proposed division.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-28
African American leaders in Chicago offer a regiment of “seasoned volunteers” for Theodore Roosevelt’s volunteer division for service in France.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05
Arthur J. Booker applies for position as surgeon with Theodore Roosevelt in France.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05
Asbury Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church pastor Arthur G. C. Randall offers to raise volunteers in Kentucky “and elsewhere” to serve in France.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-18
The committee members of a Louisville, Kentucky, church ask Theodore Roosevelt to hold to his intention of having his expeditionary force consist of all the “race stocks.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-18
John Hedge offers his services as “second cook” to Theodore Roosevelt’s officers. Hodge wishes to serve Roosevelt and “our Flag.” He describes himself as a “colored man.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-17
Dr. J. E. Dibble offers the service of “1800 Negroes in Missouri,” many of whom are veterans. “The Black Boys of Missouri” wait for Theodore Roosevelt’s command.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-16
W. M. Johnson requests the position of officer’s cook or in the Quartermaster department with Theodore Roosevelt. Johnson is a veteran of the Spanish American War. The letterhead is from “The Negro Protective and Political League of Burlington County, N.J.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-15
David Campbell writes that he will notify Fred Campbell if Theodore Roosevelt wishes Fred to cook for him again, as he did in Cuba. He writes that he would consider an appointment as a physician in an African American regiment with Roosevelt.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-15
George B. Kelley offers to serve with Theodore Roosevelt with African American troops.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-15
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.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-18
Joseph H. Martin writes that he wants to serve with Theodore Roosevelt. He was educated at Howard University and is a war veteran.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-14
John J. James writes that he wants to serve in Theodore Roosevelt’s regiment and that he has military experience.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-14
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.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-16
W. E. Dame acknowledges receipt of telegram from G. A. Henderson regarding serving in Theodore Roosevelt’s proposed division.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-15
G. A. Henderson requests a commission in the “Roosevelt Legion.” Henderson lists military experience and college education.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-15
G. A. Henderson writes that he wants a commission with Theodore Roosevelt’s division. He is a Spanish-American War veteran.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-14
Cleon W. Brown writes that as one of Theodore Roosevelt’s “Negro admirers” he wishes to serve with Roosevelt.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-14