William Jennings Bryan: Autographed Letter Signed as Secretary of State to a Firebrand Preacher, Billy Sunday dated 1913 on State Letterhead (1860-1925) Spanish American war veteran, Congressman from Nebraska, Secretary of State to Woodrow Wilson and most famously, participated in prosecuting John T. Scopes for violating Tennessee's Butler Law that prohibited the teaching of evolution. Here he has written to famed evangelist and former baseball player for the White Stockings and Philadelphia Phillies,
Billy Sunday. Bryan, a deeply Christian conservative praises Sunday's sermon he attended celebrating his inspiration and words in galvanizing the audience of all ages. Bryan, quoting scripture himself, was clearly energized by Sunday. 2pp, 9 x 7" Secretary of State letterhead, recto and verso.
Estimated Value $400 - 599
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