Letter from John W. Simpson to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Diplomatic and consular service, American--Selection and appointment, Germany, Italy, Whitridge, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallingford), 1852-1916
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John W. Simpson recommends Frederick W. Whitridge for a diplomatic position in Germany or Italy. Simpson recommends Whitridge based on his good social and cultural skills, his familiarity with Europe, and the ease with which he communicates and negotiates with others. Whitridge would “support the position with dignity” and already has contacts with Germans and Italians.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-11-29
Creator(s)
Simpson, John W. (John Woodruff), 1850-1920
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from John W. Simpson to Theodore Roosevelt. [November 29, 1904]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o47819. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Simpson, John W. (John Woodruff), 1850-1920. Letter from John W. Simpson to Theodore Roosevelt. [29 Nov. 1904]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 20, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o47819.
APA:
Simpson, John W. (John Woodruff), 1850-1920., [1904, November 29]. Letter from John W. Simpson to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o47819.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 20, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
