Novelist who based his stories on the adventures he encountered as a prospector, hobo, pirate, gentleman farmer, reformer, and war correspondent. A troubled, but gifted writer he was addicted to alcohol and drugs but, in his day, he was the highest-paid writer in America. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, September 18, 1910. Letter to an associate. In full, “I have taken the liberty of forwarding you to-day, by express, a copy of the play I have written for Olga Nethersole. I am sending it to you for the first reading, on the remote chance that it might possibly be found available for The Century. If it should be, remember that you have a free fist to make any and all changes you would want, without consulting me. Please telegraph me your decision, and hold manuscript until you hear from me.” London did write a play entitled Scorn of Women for Nethersole, but the play was never produced in the United States. In very good condition, with several pencil notations, including one presumably from the recipient, a couple small tears to right edge, light overall toning, mild wear to edges and expected folds. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
