Scope and Contents Typewritten and signed letter written in Washington D.C., addressed to John M. Cannon (1856-1917), and dated 27 Dec. 1901. Frank expresses gratitude for John's efforts. Frank states that an unspecified "deal" is likely to achieve success because "the principal parties have agreed to take the matter up immediately after the re-convening of Congress."

Scope and Contents Microfilmed copies of correspondence, speeches, resolutions, press releases, newspaper articles, certificates, and excerpts from the Congressional Record. Many of the items were created by Cannon's secretary, Caroline Evans. The materials deal largely with the question of free coinage of silver in the United States. The collection is found on six reels of microfilm positively reproduced and on six reels of microfilm negatively reproduced.