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A representative of Theodore Roosevelt responds to L. J. Lewis’s letter dated April 10, 1917, stating that only the War Department can make the final determination and there has been no decision yet on Theodore Roosevelt’s application to recruit.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-14
A representative of Theodore Roosevelt responds to John Williams’s letter of April 10, 1917, stating that Williams’s application will be filed.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-18
This letter is a reply to S. D. Owen’s letter from April 3, 1917, by a representative of Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt cannot accept Owen’s offer “without authority” from the War Department.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-06
Wallace Ruff asks William O. Trenor to join the African American regiment Trenor is organizing. Ruff requests further information. The letter is incorrectly addressed to W. O. Trainer.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-13
William C. Spencer applies for a commission as Captain in the African American regiment that William O. Trenor is organizing.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-10
Charles Henry Henderson requests a commission in the African American regiment William O. Trenor is organizing. Henderson includes his experience and references. Henderson served in the 10th Cavalry during the Spanish-American War.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-05
B. D. Mayo inquires about the status of the African American regiment that William O. Trenor is raising. He recommends Captain Grove as an officer.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-03
William O. Trenor writes to C. C. McCready regarding making him captain of B company in the African American regiment under his command. Specifications for wages and requirements for regiment officers are also addressed.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-02
Article regarding the African American regiment being raised by William O. Trenor that is causing excitement in African American men eager to enlist and white men eager to become officers in Roanoke, Virginia.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-04-01
Colonel Roosevelt telegraphs Frederick Herrig offering enlistment with the United States Army Volunteer Cavalry if Herrig can make it to San Antonio.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1898-04-28
Theodore Roosevelt explains his requirements for military officers to Frank B. Keech and states he cannot promise Keech an officer position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-06-30
General Wood, Governor of the Moro Province of the Philippines, informs President Roosevelt about the situation in the occupied Philippines. He recommends that reenlistment periods for discharged soldiers be for one year instead of three to encourage the retention of trained troops, especially in the Philippines. He reports on the death of Philippine resistance leader Datu Ali. He recommends that the Hawaiian Islands be fortified against vulnerability to the Japanese, who are refitting Russian battleships. He favors fortifying the area of Manilla rather than the whole of the Philippines, preferring for funds to go towards building the Pacific Fleet. He asks that the garrisons in the Philippines be kept at war strength. He laments the loss of American railroad concessions in China, and warns against allowing Chinese laborers into the United States. He recommends encouraging English, Italian, German, and other European immigration to the Philippines through some form of territorial citizenship, free transportation, or tax incentives.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-13
Charles J. Bonaparte encloses correspondence and provides a letter of introduction for Mrs. Claude Handy, who would like President Roosevelt to help her son join the army. He mentions a speech by Mr. Adams.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-12
Theodore Roosevelt shares his thoughts with Anna Roosevelt Cowles about the military preparations for the impending war. He suggests that William Sheffield Cowles should enlist at Plattsburgh, where Archibald Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. have completed their two years of training and are now available for deployment in the case of war. Roosevelt states that all young men are duty-bound to serve the country in this way. He has volunteered his own services to the Secretary of War. Roosevelt and his wife Edith are planning an eight-month trip to Polynesia the following year. He mentions an article he has written about Canada’s lesson to the United States in the current issue of Metropolitan.
1917-02-03
Theodore Roosevelt informs James L. Carhart that his regiment is already over-enlisted and they cannot take another man.
1898-05-09
Theodore Roosevelt thanks F. S. Stover for his offer of supplies and equipment and asks Stover to communicate with Lieutenant Colonel Young. Roosevelt says he would love to take Stover’s regiment with him if President Woodrow Wilson allows him to go.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-18
Lieutenant-General Miles reports “existing defects and deficiencies” in the housing of troops, use of military resources, various policies, and coastal artillery. The Miles report is followed by communications and statistics regarding the United States Armed Forces. He points out that 600,000 square miles in the West has no defense and recommends the fortification of Alcatraz. He recommends strong fortification of Pearl Harbor. He also recommends amnesty for Apolinario Mabini of the Philippines, who was exiled to Guam. He also gives a report on the disposition of the troops. The reports of other commanding officers are also included after the general report of Miles. Fort Columbia, Fort Assiniboine, and Fort Dakota are frequent items of discussion. There is a report on getting coal to Honolulu.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-28