Pioneering American feminist (1857–1950) whose Woman’s Journal provided one of the most powerful and influential platforms of of the suffrage movement. Autograph letter, on six off-white sheets, five measuring approximately 5 x 8, with two smaller pages. A draft letter, most likely to Alice P. Tapley concerning Kitty Barry Blackwell. Blackwell has crossed out some of the words, which reads in part: “I wonder whether you realize how strongly Mr. Davis feels, about the Gulesian matter. We both of us think it is like a medical case in which a specialist is needed. The specialist is called in by the family doctor. That is no reflection on the family doctor. Both on your behalf, and on Kitty’s behalf, I cannot urge strongly enough the importance of your having Blood arrange with a specialist to act at this vitally critical juncture. It is my firm belief, and I know Mr. Davis feels as strongly as I do, that there is a strong probability that Alpern could secure for you & for Kitty a good many thousands of dollars. The terms of his pay might well be arranged in advance by Mr. Blood, but the steps to be taken would necessarily have to be Alpern’s sole responsibility. I wish very much that you would talk this over with Mr. Davis, in his office, by appointment …” In fine condition, with mild overall toning and some scattered light foxing. RRAuction COA.
