Influential American author (1871–1945) of such classics as Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Muldoon’s Hygienic Institute and School for Physical Culture letterhead, May 15, 1903. Drieser writes to author and humorist John Kendrick Bangs (1862–1922). In part: “Owing to my incarceration here for a very much needed course of exercise I have not yet been able to undertake the Broadway articles. My course here ends June 2nd at which time I hope to be in first-class condition. Will it then be too late to turn in and do them. I need something to worry over between now and then and a decision positive or negative would probably supply the material.” Light mailing fold touching signature and a few spots to text, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
