Letter from G. A. Henderson to W. E. Dame
G. A. Henderson writes that he wants a commission with Theodore Roosevelt’s division. He is a Spanish-American War veteran.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-14
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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Telegram from G. A. Henderson to W. E. Dame
G. A. Henderson requests a commission in the “Roosevelt Legion.” Henderson lists military experience and college education.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-15
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Letter from W. E. Dame to John Robert Williams
W. E. Dame writes that he does not know of “any objections to colored physicians” in the Army. He describes application procedures and height requirements.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-11
Creator(s)
Letter from Charles Young to William Jay Schieffelin
Lieutenant Colonel Young thanks William Jay Schieffelin and Theodore Roosevelt for their help and says he is available for New York State troops.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-30
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Letter from W. E. Dame to H. A. Williamson
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, W. E. Dame acknowledges H. A. Williamson’s letter and advises that Roosevelt has not yet been authorized to raise a division.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-11
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Letter from H. A. Williamson
H. A. Williamson writes that the government keeps “ignoring” loyal and patriotic …blacks” in officer training and in the navy. He wishes to know if there are any units in the Roosevelt division for black men.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-07
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Letter from W. A. Hayne to Messers Schieffelin & Co.
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.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-06-06
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Letter from W. J. S. to W. A. Hayne
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.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-14
Creator(s)
Letter from W. E. Dame to George S. Thompson
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.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-05
Creator(s)
Letter from W. E. Dame to Francis James Davidson
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, W. E. Dame tells Reverend Davidson that his letter will be placed on file for future reference.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-02
Creator(s)
Letter from W. E. Dame to W. Scott Brown
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.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-24
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Letter from W. E. Dame to Frank R. Chisholm
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.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-30
Creator(s)
Letter from W. E. Dame to Bruce I. Susong
In reply to Bruce I. Susong’s letter of May 2, 1917, W. E. Dame assures Susong that Theodore Roosevelt will keep his offer in mind.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-05
Creator(s)
Letter from W. E. Dame to Bruce I. Susong
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, W. E. Dame replies to Bruce I. Susong’s letter of April 12, 1917. Dame states that the War Department controls decisions regarding “negro troops.”
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-28
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Letter from Bruce I. Susong to W. E. Dame
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.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-02
Creator(s)
Letter from W. E. Dame to Griffith M. Gunther
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, W. E. Dame responds to a letter from Griffith M. Gunther dated April 21, 1917. Dame assures Gunther that his application will be filed.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-26
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The Roosevelt-American Idea
Article gives praise for Theodore Roosevelt’s proposition for an army “without regard to creed or color” to fight in France.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-19
Creator(s)
Letter from W. E. Dame to William R. Staff
W. E. Dame responds to William R. Staff’s letter to Theodore Roosevelt dated April 19, 1917. Dame states that the War Department makes the determination on African American troops.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-26
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Letter from W. E. Dame to Edmund S. Burke
W. E. Dame responds on behalf of Theodore Roosevelt to Edmund S. Burke’s letter of April 19, 1917. Dame will bring Burke’s letter to Roosevelt’s attention. The letter is incorrectly addressed to Edward S. Burke.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-27
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Letter from W. E. Dame to S. O. Mason
W. E. Dame responds to Captain Mason’s letter to Colonel Roosevelt of April 17, 1917. Dame states that questions regarding African American troops need to be taken up with the War Department directly.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-04-24