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W. A. Hayne advises W. J. Schieffelin & Co. that 2000 men are available, all with military experience. Hayne says someday they will call for him and Colonel Roosevelt to fight. Two copies of letter included.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-06-06
The author in this letter requests information for Theodore Roosevelt on the men available for service in “Colored Regiment” W. A. Hayne wrote as being ready to enlist in San Francisco.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-14
W. A. Hayne informs Theodore Roosevelt of a regiment of “colored soldiers” in San Francisco who are ready to enlist.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-30
P. J. Clyde Randall expresses his desire to command African American troops in the war. He is a Spanish-American War veteran.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-29
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.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-05
George S. Thompson relates his history as a soldier and officer in Cuba and the Philippines. He explains there was an unwarranted revocation of his commission and he wants to serve with Theodore Roosevelt in the war.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-27
Reverend Davidson writes Theodore Roosevelt to offer his service as chaplain in a regiment of “my race.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-27
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, W. E. Dame tells Reverend Davidson that his letter will be placed on file for future reference.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-02
Wesley Rollo Wilson writes to Theodore Roosevelt to say he would like to join the hospital service.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-26
Alphonso F. Davidson writes that a bill has passed Congress on “colored soldiers” and offers his services to Theodore Roosevelt. He was a delegate at the Chicago Republican convention. Raised seal on letter.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-14
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.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-24
W. Scott Brown writes Theodore Roosevelt that he wishes to raise a regiment of “colored volunteers.” He has met Roosevelt in the past.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04
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.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-30
Bruce I. Susong acknowledges the letter from W. E. Dame of April 28. Susong wishes to serve with Theodore Roosevelt should Roosevelt get his own division.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-02
Bruce I. Susong, managing editor of the Montgomery Journal, writes to ask if Theodore Roosevelt would be interested in having negro regiments in his division.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-23
Albertus W. Vogt writes to Theodore Roosevelt to share his anger over Woodrow Wilson not allowing Roosevelt to raise a division to fight in France.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-19
Theodore Roosevelt replies to James L. Quinby’s letter regarding his wish to raise troops to fight in Europe. Roosevelt responds that he cannot yet say what the War Department will permit.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-30
James L. Quinby wishes to raise a division of African American troops to fight in Europe. He has requested this before, and had contacted Congressman James F. Byrnes, to no avail.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-18
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.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-26
Melvin J. Chisum writes that he has written twice already about joining an African American battalion to serve under Theodore Roosevelt. He can produce 1,000 horsemen and assures Roosevelt that the “blacks of the South and Oklahoma…are ready.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-16