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Clarence Darrow to Paul Darrow, February 4, 1912


Darrow's reference to the "trial" is to his upcoming bribery trial.


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Clarence Darrow to Paul Darrow, February 4, 1912, page one
Law Offices
Darrow, Masters & Wilson
1202 Ashland Block
Chicago
Clarence S. Darrow, Edgar L. Masters, Francis S. Wilson
Feby 4




Dear Paul

I would guess that the trial would come in about two months. It looks very favorable, but I will keep you posted. I really dont see how I can lose? but of course. And then if I should I have that all settled? somehow I hardly care I know the truth and am satisfied & feel sure that nothing better could happen to me or to you & that it would do more for me & the cause than any thing I could do? and that it would make me almost not pain? then too I would have much time to write? My spirits are bully now? & although in my heart I dont care still expect to win. Got your letter from Baehr about business[.]

Clarence Darrow to Paul Darrow, February 4, 1912, page two
It seems to me to be coming on all right. I hope your assistant wont ask for an other raise[.] Baehr should tell him his salary is high enough if he does[.]

Hastily

C.S.D.