Letter from J. H. S. to Theodore Roosevelt
J. H. S. wants to join Theodore Roosevelt to fight in France. He gives his military qualifications.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-14
Your TR Source
Armies--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.
Telegram from Beauregard F. Moseley, et al., to Theodore Roosevelt
African American leaders in Chicago offer a regiment of “seasoned volunteers” for Theodore Roosevelt’s volunteer division for service in France.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05
Creator(s)
Moseley, Beauregard F., 1865-1919; Anderson, Louis B., 1870-1946; Marshall, John R., 1859-1938; Ellis, George Washington, 1875-1919; Travis, Charles B., 1872-1932; Carey, Archibald J. (Archibald James), 1868-1931
Telegram from Arthur J. Booker to Theodore Roosevelt
Arthur J. Booker applies for position as surgeon with Theodore Roosevelt in France.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05
Creator(s)
Letter from Bee Abram to Theodore Roosevelt
Bee Abram offers to raise a company of “Afro-American” Texans to serve with Theodore Roosevelt in France.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-18
Creator(s)
Letter from Arthur G. C. Randall to Theodore Roosevelt
Asbury Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church pastor Arthur G. C. Randall offers to raise volunteers in Kentucky “and elsewhere” to serve in France.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-18
Creator(s)
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank O. Lowden
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Frank O. Lowden for the telegram, dated May 17, 1917, and states that it has been put on file but that he has no idea what he can do.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-18
Creator(s)
Telegram from Frank O. Lowden to Theodore Roosevelt
Frank O. Lowden, Illinois Governor, sends his recommendation for John R. Marshall to “raise a colored volunteer regiment” to serve in France.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-17
Creator(s)
Letter from John Hedge to Theodore Roosevelt
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.”
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-17
Creator(s)
Letter from J. E. Dibble to Theodore Roosevelt
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.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-16
Creator(s)
Letter from Wesley L. Sledge to Theodore Roosevelt
Wesley L. Sledge requests permission to “muster a regiment of colored soldiers.” Letterhead is from “The Michigan Tailoring Company,” a supplier of military equipment and a state organizer of N.A.A.C.P.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-16
Creator(s)
Letter from W. M. Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt
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.”
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-15
Creator(s)
Letter from David Newton E. Campbell to Theodore Roosevelt
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.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-15
Creator(s)
Letter from George B. Kelley to Theodore Roosevelt
George B. Kelley offers to serve with Theodore Roosevelt with African American troops.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-15
Creator(s)
Letter from James T. Simpson to Theodore Roosevelt
James T. Simpson, principal of the Belzoni Agricultural and Industrial Institution, asks to serve with Theodore Roosevelt. He can raise a regiment and wishes “representation of the Colored boys” from the Spanish-American War.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-15
Creator(s)
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
Creator(s)
Letter from Stephen A. McMuramin to Theodore Roosevelt
Stephan A. McMuramin writes that he is organizing an African American regiment and wants to know if Theodore Roosevelt would take it with him to fight in France. Most of the men have prior military experience.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-15
Creator(s)
Letter from Joseph H. Martin to Theodore Roosevelt
Joseph H. Martin writes that he wants to serve with Theodore Roosevelt. He was educated at Howard University and is a war veteran.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-14
Creator(s)
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
Creator(s)
Letter from John J. James to Theodore Roosevelt
John J. James writes that he wants to serve in Theodore Roosevelt’s regiment and that he has military experience.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-14
Creator(s)
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