Novelist; The Virginian, etc. ALS, one page, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 23. Letter to a publisher or editor. In part, 'Here is my humorous story. Let us hope it is funny. Anyhow it is short - a third draft throughout!...This there I said today is (I think) susceptible of illustration. What think you? Not Remington; obviously: but how about Peter Newell. Write me what you think.' In fine condition, with light toning, several dings to left edge and a crease to upper right. RRAuction COA.