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, 8.5 x 11, May 1937. Letter to "Bert," in part: "Got your letter of April 28th. All O.K. and glad to hear from you. The names you sent me of all them 'od timers' sounds like a 'dirge from some opera. Yes, I would like to see all of them but I am sorry I am out of 'date' now but some time I may fool them. Go after them Easterners, it may be that you will fool them, since my book has bin reissued. Any way do your 'damnest' and we will be satisfied." In fine condition, with a trivial chip to the right edge. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “NM-MT 8.”
