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Outlaw and train robber (1871-1937) who was the youngest of the brothers that made up the legendary Dalton Gang of the Old West. He was sentenced to life in prison after an attempted bank robbery in 1892, but was pardoned 14 years later, after which he became a reformed, respectable member of society. After moving to California to work in real estate, he also embarked on a career in the arts, capitalizing on his notoriety to publish books and begin a career in Hollywood. TLS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, June 26, 1931. Letter to Dr. C. M. Davis, in full: “Thank you very kindly for your letter of June 22. I well remember many of the places and incidents you mention in your letter and at times long to see them again. The book ‘When the Daltons Rode’ can be gotten at most all large book stores, if not, the publishers Doubleday, Doran & Co, Garden City, New York will send it to you. I am busy on another story which will be published I think in about one year. It will be an entirely different story with many different characters. Should you ever come to Hollywood, I would be delighted to see you.” In very good to fine condition, with a short tear to the top edge, and a more substantial tear to the left edge, both of which could easily be matted out. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, a Doubleday, Doran & Company ‘Book News Service’ card listing the price of ‘When the Daltons Rode’ at $2.60, and a first edition of When the Daltons Rode, hardcover sans dust jacket, published by Doubleday, Doran & Company in 1931, featuring Davis’s ownership signature on the half-title page.
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