Typescript copy of letter from [William V. Byars], Springfield, to Hon. William J. Bryan, Washington, D.C., regarding a report that Bryan was considering retirement from the army. Byars asks if there is any truth to this report and encourages Bryan to do so, writing that Bryan can be much more useful in politics, helping the Democrats to win the presidential election of 1900., 1898 Sept 29
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection includes correspondence of William V. Byars with numerous individuals including newspaper men, politicians, and literary figures. Principal correspondents include Arthur Brisbane, William Marion Reedy, and Byars’ father, James Byars. The collection also contains poems and other writings of William V. Byars.
Dates
- 1898 Sept 29
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.25 Cubic Feet ( (5 boxes))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Byars, William Vincent, 1857-1938 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Byars, James (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Brisbane, Arthur, 1864-1936 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Reedy, William Marion, 1862-1920 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository