Imprisoned for murder at the age of 18, Robert Stroud (1890–1963) spent more than 54 years in jail (47 in isolation), where he became a self-educated authority on birds and bird diseases and author of an important reference, Stroud’s Digest of the Diseases of Birds, published in 1942. ALS in pencil, signed “Bob, Robert Stroud,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8 x 10, March 20, 1945. Letter written from Alcatraz to his sister Mamie. In part: “I got a letter yesterday from a woman with sick birds…I hope that things work out so that you can get all that fixing up done this summer, and it might, if my plans work out. We have a good sales campaign lined up for the book, and I think Mark has at least gotten things lined up to put it over…this book of mine will go over with a bang. We are selling about two copies per day as it is, wholly on word of mouth advertising.” Stroud has also added his full signature at the top of the letter, along with his Alcatraz address. In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds and a mild shade of overall toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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