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Clarence Darrow autograph letter signed, composed upon his personal stationery, dated 19 December, circa 1930, approximately three years before the 18th amendment prohibiting the sale and consumption of alcohol was repealed. Addressed to Dr. Forrest R. Black, a law professor whom Darrow was helping publish his essays advocating for repeal of Prohibition. Letter reads, ''My Dear Mr. Black / Enclosed is the letter of reference [not included], which I presume you will mail. I could have made it much simpler perhaps I should. As soon as you arrive in Chicago would you please call up my home Hyde Park 5657. I have a meeting of my own in for the evening of the 29th for which I am sorry and the next morning I shall go east. So I want to see you as soon as is convenient on your arrival - Very truly / Clarence Darrow''. Single page letter measures 7.25'' x 10.25''. Uniform toning and mild creasing; very good condition.
Clarence Darrow Autograph Letter Signed -- To Darrow's Colleague Whom He Was Working With on Repealing Prohibition
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