William Jennings Bryan, Secretary of State and three time Presidential candidate, typed letter signed, dated 6 October 1913. ''The Great Commoner'' writes as Secretary of State to Edward Bok, ''...I think I can come and I shall endeavor to arrange other things to suit, but I would rather not have the engagement binding...[signed] W. J. Bryan''. Letter on Department of State stationery measures 8'' x 10.5''. Very good.