American lawyer and political leader known as The Commoner. Thrice defeated presidential nominee/ candidate. US secretary of state under Wilson. Hostile to the theories of evolution, a prosecuting attorney in the Scopes Trial, cross examined by Clarence Darrow.

ALS, 1p., 4 to., Sunday Dec 7, n.p., A fine boldly penned letter to "My Dear Mr. Breger, We are happy to start for Miami on the 19th stopping between trains at Asherville." The letter continues with friendly banter and he signs "Yours truly, W.J. Bryan. Excellent. (#STP2118)