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Colonel Turner writes that he wants a position as a “Colored American” in Theodore Roosevelt’s division. He is a member of the Omaha Fire Department and the U.R.K. of P’s (Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythias). Turner requests a reconsideration of a rejection letter he received from a previous military examination.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-13
Lieutenant Colonel Young thanks William Jay Schieffelin and Theodore Roosevelt for their help and says he is available for New York State troops.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-30
Lieutenant Colonel Young details the history of his military service. He was an attaché in Liberia and helped in the “development of my own people of the black race.” He refutes findings of the Medical Board and wishes to serve in Europe.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-07
Lieutenant Colonel Young asks Theodore Roosevelt for help in joining troops on European front, or for a recommendation to French Military Commission.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-08
President Roosevelt informs Simon Bolivar Buckner that he has written to the War Department that he desires Taylor to sit for the next examination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-10
Douglas Robinson has followed William Loeb’s instructions by depositing $5,000.00 into President Roosevelt’s bank account. Robinson asks for Loeb’s help in securing Paul J. Corn a chance to take the examinations to become a second lieutenant. Corn comes recommended by his captain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-15
President Roosevelt would like to review the cases of two service members rejected for promotion. He is of the opinion too much emphasis is placed on their scholastic ability and their service and command records should be given more weight in determining promotions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-15