TLS signed 'W. J. Bryan,' one page, 8.25 x 5.5, personal letterhead, August 7, 1896. Letter of response. In part, 'Owing to the multitude of questions asked me, I am compelled to decline to answer any of them through the medium of private letter. Your question, however, being one that relates to matters of public concern, I will refer you to my public utterances.' In fine condition, with a couple trivial edge tears and a bisecting vertical fold. RRAuction COA.