American athlete and author (1868-1957) who, in 1896, became the first athlete in the modern Olympics to win a medal. Hand-edited TLS, one page, 7.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 13, 1932. Letter to Mr. Slocum, in which he sends his thanks for a package containing "Oranges 'n' Figs 'n' Dates and two little Jars, one of Honey and one of Something else which I ain't yet sampled to find out." In fine condition.
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