TLS, one page, 7 x 9.5, blindstamped personal letterhead, January 28, 1921. Letter to Walter K. Melick. In full: “There is no book which will give any actual record of Duane. As a matter of fact, my ideas for the story were gathered from tales of various Texas Rangers. The characters are in a way my own, but they are founded upon records of the times. As regards to Poggin and Duane there is just this much to say. Sooner or later every gunman met his equal or superior at the draw. Occasionally my characters force me against my inclination, possibly because of the innate truth of the matter.” Central vertical and horizontal folds, light toning, and a stain to the upper left corner, otherwise fine condition. Duane and Poggin appear in The Lone Star Ranger, Grey’s popular 1915 Western novel that was later adapted to both film and radio. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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