^#147 ^Lot 155 William Jennings Bryan

American politician (1860–1925), three-time presidential candidate, secretary of state under Woodrow Wilson, and one of the attorneys in the 1925 Scopes Trial. ALS signed “W. J. Bryan,” one page, 8 x 10.5, December 7. Letter to a friend. In part: “We are hoping to start for Miami on 19th stopping between trains at Asheville. Wonder if you will be going about that time or before?” In very good condition, with uniform light toning, scattered creases and wrinkles, a couple brushes to text, and clipped top right corner tip.