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CLARENCE DARROW TO WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST

CLARENCE S. DARROW (1857-1938) American lawyer who defended Eugene Debs, Leopold and Loeb, and John T. Scopes in the infamous "Monkey Trial". WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST (1863-1951) powerful owner and editor of the New York Journal, was one of the most colorful, influential, and outspoken figures involved in activities surrounding Spanish-American War. 1 page. Typed Letter Signed "C.S. Darrow." On "Darrow, Masters & Wilson, Chicago" Letterhead. Dated May 5th 1906: "Hon. William Randolph Hearst, New York, N.Y. , My dear Mr. Hearst, This letter will introduce Mr. Walter Trumbull, who is in the publishing business in New York and desires to meet you. Walter Trumbull is the grand-son of Senator Lyman Trumbull, of Illinois, who is one of the old heroes in progressive ideas. I think your father knew him, and of course you know all about him. You will find young Trumbull a thoroughly upright man, and any courtesies you can extend to him will be appreciated by, Yours very truly, C.S. Darrow." An interesting introduction communication regarding a WALTER TRUMBULL(1846 - 1891) Surveyor, artist. Son of Senator Lyman Trumbull of Illinois, Walter Trumbull accompanied the 1870 survey expedition of Henry Dana Washburn to the area that later became Yellowstone National Park. His depictions, many of them in pencil, included members of the party and geological features. He later published an account of the trip in the "Overland Monthly" in the spring of 1871 ." In executing the C & S in Darrow's autograph, it appears the pen was faulty, as those first two letters are imperfect, still a bold signature. With original envelope addressed to Hearst, "Introducing Mr. Walter Trumbull." Exceptional triple association letter signed by the legal legend, to a publishing legend, regarding a Senator's son who helped make Yellowstone a national park. Folds. A great association. Very Fine.