Penologist (1827–1920) regarded as the ‘Father of Prison Reform’ who introduced the concept of parole to the American justice system. ALS signed “Z. R. Brockway,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, October 27, 1918. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “The editorial 'Please' in your paper of the 24th at hand duly by your favor, in which you so generously mention the undersigned I now beg to acknowledge with assurance of due appreciation. It is only a few days ago when I was making inquiries about your decisions to bring to the clear consciousness the feeling of friendship particularly the product of our familiar friendly intercourse when you were living here: is not this fact and the fact of your kind courtesy now again confirmative of the theory of existence of the science of Telepathy? I am glad thus to get into renewal of the former closer connection with you. I would like to Know, if you can and would tell me, more about you and yours these days after so long a suspension of the former communication. I myself am shut in not suffering painfully but because of the infirmities of my old age: I am living in the early years of my 10th decade.” Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature) and ink erosion to letters in a few words (including a small area to first letter of signature), otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
