[ Autographs ] Frances Willard 1839-1898 American reformer who strongly advocated temperance and often took preached her cause in saloons and hotels. Fine content T.L.S. 1p. 4to. on Woman's ChristianTemperance Union letterhead, Chicago, Nov. 25, 1896, addressed to thebody of the United States Senate. In part: "...The undersigned, in behalf of the National Convention of the Woman Christian temperance Union... representing two hundred thousand women... earnestly petition your honorable body to pass a bill forbidding Interstate Gambling by telegraph...' Signed by Willard as President, and co- signed by Katherine Stevenson.