Politician known as the Commoner, he was nominated for the presidency three times; despite his fine qualifications he was defeated by McKinley, Roosevelt and Taft. TLS signed 'W. J. Bryan,' three pages, 8 x 12.5, July 16, 1913. Letter to a diplomatic officer. In part, 'The President having appointed you, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to be Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States at Managua, Nicaragua, I enclose your commission...Your salary is fixed by law to be at the rate of 10,000 per annum.' In fine condition, with light toning and wrinkling, punch hole and attachment string to left edge and signature a shade light. RRAuction COA.
