1917 Theodore Roosevelt Volunteer Force Letter Possibly Hand Signed Rough Riders

THEODORE ROOSEVELT 1917 SIGNED WWI VOLUNTEER DIVISION LETTER – ROUGH RIDERS – MAY 25, 1917

Exceptional Theodore Roosevelt World War I letter dated May 25, 1917, sent from Roosevelt's office at 758 Fifth Avenue, New York, to D. R. Horne of Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This historically important letter concerns Roosevelt's effort to raise volunteer divisions for immediate service in World War I after Congress authorized the formation of volunteer forces. The letter discusses President Wilson's refusal to permit Roosevelt to organize the divisions and includes Roosevelt's reflections on the Rough Riders and volunteer military service.

The document bears a bold blue-ink Theodore Roosevelt signature. Examination under magnification shows the signature to be in a different ink color than the typed text and exhibiting characteristics consistent with pen-applied ink, including varying line width and apparent ink penetration into the paper fibers. I am selling the letter as found and make no guarantee regarding autograph status; bidders should make their own determination from the photographs provided.

Historical highlights:

• Dated May 25, 1917

• References Roosevelt's proposed WWI volunteer divisions

• Discusses President Wilson's refusal to authorize the force

• Mentions the Rough Riders and Roosevelt's Spanish-American War service

• Addressed to D. R. Horne of Allentown, Pennsylvania

• Original Theodore Roosevelt letterhead

Condition:

Good antique condition with age toning, fold lines, and handling wear consistent with age. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition details.

A highly desirable Theodore Roosevelt military and political document from one of the most significant episodes of his post-presidential career.

Guaranteed original 1917 document. Signature offered exactly as acquired and as pictured.