[ Autographs ] FRANCES E. WILLARD (1839 - 1898) American reformer whostrongly advocated temperance and often took preached her cause in saloons and hotels. A.L.S. "Frances E. Willard" on Women's Christian Temperance Union letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Evanston, Jan. 13, 1879, to Sen L. M. Morrill. In part: "...The thoughts of our leaders are so potentwith the people, that your opinion of the `Home Protection' involvement...would be most helpful....I therefore send you...our `Home Protection Petition'...". Light toning and one spot beneath date, else very good.E75-100