American statesman and lawyer (1860–1925) who, among other accomplishments, was a three-time Democratic presidential candidate, served as Wilson’s Secretary of State, and participated in the celebrated Scopes “Monkey Trial” of 1925. TLS signed “W. J. Bryan,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Commoner letterhead, November 21, 1901. Bryan writes to H. C. Cady in Omaha. In part: “I do not regard the money question as settled, neither do I believe that the republican party has laid the basis for a long prosperous period. Prices are much below the bimetallic level, and there is no assurance that the present level can be maintained…. We have secured more than our share of the supply of gold, and the President in his last speech recognized that this condition could not always prevail….” Bryan’s vehement opposition to the gold standard was one of the pivotal issues of his candidacy as the Democratic nominee in the 1896 presidential election. His famous “Cross of Gold” speech, given at the nominating convention, remains a classic of American oratory. In good condition, with folds (one through signature; associated separations and small holes, tape-repaired from reverse), faint waterstain to body of letter, and light handling wear. R&R COA.
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