American author (1836-1902) best known for his colorful tales of California pioneers, including the much-anthologized story 'The Outcasts of Poker Flat.' ALS signed “Link,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.75, August 31, 1891. Letter to "My dear Nan," in part: "It was so late last month when I received money enough to send your usual draft that I telegraphed it, and that is the reason why you did not receive any letter from me. I am again forced to telegraph the draft, as only yesterday I received some of the sums due me from America. It is a pity that I cannot arrange to have the American dues paid to you there—but it is so uncertain when they pay that I fear you would be a month or two in arrears…I have been out of London nearly the whole season—for I have been at work on my plays. I have finished two more; one Mr. Frohman has taken to America to see what he can do with it, and the other my collaborator is offering to London managers. I hope and pray something may come of one of them for 'Susy' hangs fire with the managers yet, although there is an actress who would like to play the principal role. If I could get a real 'money' success with the play it would give me great relief from this hand to mouth existence which depends upon my writing day after day, and leaves me no chance to recuperate my brains." In fine condition.
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