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President Roosevelt writes to W. Sloan Simpson to tell him about a visit from Cecil Andrew Lyon. Roosevelt wished to take Lyon on a walk, but everything is currently covered in ice.
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1908-02-14
President Roosevelt tells W. Sloan Simpson that he greatly enjoyed his visit, and asks him to give Cecil Andrew Lyon his regards.
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1908-01-26
President Roosevelt invites Postmaster Simpson to the White House on January 8, 1907, and to the Diplomatic Reception on January 9.
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1907-12-24
President Roosevelt met with Senator Charles A. Culberson who spoke highly of W. Sloan Simpson and has no objection to nominating him as Postmaster of the Dallas post office. Roosevelt advises Simpson that running the Dallas post office requires excellent business skills; he cautions that the lack of these skills will risk ruining his reputation and damage public welfare. He adds that Simpson should only consider hiring those who have the skills to merit hiring and warns against considering political friends. Roosevelt invites Simpson to visit to review the demands of the position.
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1907-12-02
President Roosevelt has received W. Sloan Simpson’s letter regarding his potential appointment as Postmaster of Dallas, Texas. Roosevelt asks if he should meet with with Texas Senator Charles A. Culberson to find out if Culberson would support the appointment.
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1907-11-21
President Roosevelt introduces his friend Eliot Farley to W. Sloan Simpson and advises Simpson that Farley may wish to visit a ranch while in Texas.
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1907-11-07
President Roosevelt asks W. Sloan Simpson if he would take the postmaster position in Dallas, Texas, at least for a little while. Roosevelt wishes Simpson could have accompanied him on his recent hunting expedition, and informs him it took thirteen days of steady hunting “before I got my bear.”
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1907-10-22
President Roosevelt says he will take up W. Sloan Simpson’s request and see what he can do.
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1906-11-05
Although President Roosevelt does not believe that there will be any trouble in China, former Rough Rider W. Sloan Simpson is “entitled” to go if there is. If there is a cavalry brigade he believes that the regiment would be fortunate to have Simpson as adjutant.
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1906-02-26
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1905-08-22
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Simpson, W. Sloan (William Sloan), 1876-1946
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1905-06-19
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Simpson, W. Sloan (William Sloan), 1876-1946
English
President Roosevelt thanks W. Sloan Simpson for the photographs, which he thinks are “perfect corkers.”
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1905-06-06
President Roosevelt is pleased to hear the news that all eligible voters except one in Bailey County, Texas, voted for him in the presidential election. He tells W. Sloan Simpson, “but for Heaven’s sake don’t molest that one black sheep. He sets off the color of the rest of the flock.”
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1904-12-02
President Roosevelt insists he needs a quiet horse and jokes with W. Sloan Simpson if he plays “any games” with Roosevelt, “there will be a break-up in the entire republican party!” The president informs Simpson he cannot make any definite plans for his vacation until after Congress convenes, but will let Simpson know directly.
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1904-11-21
President Roosevelt informs W. Sloan Simpson of his plans to hunt for wolves and jackrabbits next spring and to hold a reunion of the Rough Riders Regiment in San Antonio, Texas, in March before the hunt. The president reminds Simpson he is getting older and needs “gentle horses.”
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1904-11-11
President Roosevelt is much obliged to W. Sloan Simpson for the picture.
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1904-09-23
President Roosevelt invites W. Sloan Simpson to stay a night at the White House in June.
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1904-04-19
The majority of Texans would like ex-Governor Sayers appointed but President Roosevelt might not be able to appoint a Texan. Roosevelt would like to go over the case with W. Sloan Simpson and his father.
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1903-06-08
President Roosevelt would like former Rough Rider W. Sloan Simpson to spend a night at the White House the next time he is in Washington, D.C.
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1902-02-21
President Roosevelt thanks W. Sloan Simpson for giving him exactly the information he requested.
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1901-11-02