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. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, July 15, 1903. Letter to his friend Arnold, quite possibly planning on a day of overindulgence. In full, “I’ll blackjack a keeper and escape from the home next Saturday and be with you at one o’clock.” London may very well be making reference to his first wife Bess, from whom he separated in 1903. In fine condition, with several mailing folds and a few minor wrinkles. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
