{"product_id":"1917-theodore-roosevelt-volunteer-force-letter-possibly-hand-signed-rough-riders","title":"1917 Theodore Roosevelt Volunteer Force Letter Possibly Hand Signed Rough Riders","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHEODORE ROOSEVELT 1917 SIGNED WWI VOLUNTEER DIVISION LETTER – ROUGH RIDERS – MAY 25, 1917\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceptional 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical highlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Dated May 25, 1917\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• References Roosevelt's proposed WWI volunteer divisions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Discusses President Wilson's refusal to authorize the force\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Mentions the Rough Riders and Roosevelt's Spanish-American War service\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Addressed to D. R. Horne of Allentown, Pennsylvania\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Original Theodore Roosevelt letterhead\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with age toning, fold lines, and handling wear consistent with age. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA highly desirable Theodore Roosevelt military and political document from one of the most significant episodes of his post-presidential career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuaranteed original 1917 document. Signature offered exactly as acquired and as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52358806044954,"sku":"EB-327215260665","price":5678.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_2ecaef95-5ab6-47d6-8e9f-51576e4a8654.jpg?v=1781570780","url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/en-ca\/products\/1917-theodore-roosevelt-volunteer-force-letter-possibly-hand-signed-rough-riders","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}