US Army officer (1888–1980) who commanded the US Ninth Army in northern Europe, during World War II. ALS signed “William H. Simpson, Lieutenant General, US Army, retired,” one page, 6 x 9.25, Leading Hotels of the Rio Grande Valley letterhead, June 11, 1947. Letter to a collector. In part: “It will be a pleasure for me to inscribe a few words and my signature in your copy of ‘Workhorse of the Western Front.’” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
