Lot 767
Bryan, William Jennings and Horace Greeley. William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925) Three-time presidential candidate, secretary of state, and lawyer (Clarence Darrow's opponent in the Scopes Trial of 1925). Typed letter signed as Secretary of State ("W.J. Bryan"), one page, on embossed Department of State letterhead, July 1, 1913. To the Diplomatic and Consular Officers of the U.S., asking them to extend courtesies and assistance to Mr. John O. McReynolds (brother of the attorney general), who was about to go abroad. Stain down left margin. Large, bold signature. Horace Greeley (1811-72) renowned editor, reformer, and presidential candidate. Autograph letter signed as editor of the New York Tribune, one page, on Tribune letterhead, 8 x 5", New York, Nov 13, 1864. To a lawyer asking him to consider a project "without prejudice" Fine but, like most of Greeley's letters, practically illegible.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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