EMMETT DALTON TYPED LETTER SIGNED, OUTLAW DALTON GANG, AUTHOR, PSA/DNA

Description: EMMETT DALTON WAS A MEMBER OF THE NOTORIOUS DALTON GANG THAT TERRORIZED THE MIDDLE WEST IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY. THEY LED ONE OF THE LAST GANGS OF HORSEBACK OUTLAWS. THE GANGS UNSUCCESSFUL RAID ON THE TWO BANKS OF COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS ON OCTOBER 5, 1892 RESULTED IN A FIERCE GUN BATTLE WITH THE TOWN RESIDENTS IN WHICH BROTHERS BOB AND GRAT WERE KILLED AND EMMETT, THE ONLY MEMBER OF THE DALTON BROTHER’S GANG TO SURVIVE, WAS SHOT OVER 12 TIMES, CAPTURED, AND TRIED. HE PLED GUILTY TO MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE AND SERVED 14 YEARS IN PRISON BEFORE THE GOVERNOR OF KANSAS PARDONED HIM. HE LATER CAPITALIZED ON HIS NOTORIETY AS AN ACTOR AND WRITER OF SEVERAL BOOKS, INCLUDING WHEN THE DALTONS RODE (1931). IN THIS RARE LETTER HE DISCUSSES PUBLISHING ACTIVITY WITH HIS AGENT REGARDING HIS PUBLISHER, DOUBLEDAY, DORAN AND COMPANY. PSA/DNA AUTENTICATION.EMMETT DALTON (MAY 1871- JULY 1937) TYPED LETTER SIGNED, “Emmett Dalton”, 8.5 x 5, April 3, 1937 (JUST 3 MONTHS BEFORE HIS DEATH), Hollywood, CA, to “Bert” (probably his agent), by the American outlaw, train robber, and member of the Dalton Gang in the American Old West. He and his brothers started their careers as deputy marshals. They soon decided that more money could be made from outlawry. In part: “…I GOT YOUR LETTER OF MARCH 25 THIS MORNING, AND HASTEN TO TELL YOU NOT TO GIVE UP, BUT KEEP ON TRYING…WE CAN HAVE THEM “SKINNED” A CITY BLOCK. I THINK I FORGOT TO TELL, BUT I HAD A LETTER FROM “DOUBLEDAY” DORAN AND COMPANY, LAST WEEK, AND THEY HAD RESOLD MY STORY TO THE “SUN DIAL PRESS”…THE SUN DIAL PRESS IS GOING TO START TO PUBLISH THE BOOK NEXT WEEK …SO I WISH YOU WOULD WRITE TO “DOUBLEDAY” DURAN AND CO. AND FIND OUT WHAT KIND OF DEAL YOU CAN MAKE WITH THEM….” The letter is encapsulated by PSA/DNA and is in fine condition, with the usual letter folds, minor age toning, and one staple hole, upper left. #13043ZIRUO Certificate of Authenticity This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, History Makers Autographs. We financially stand behind our COA. Our commitment to authenticity and customer satisfaction are the reasons why we've been able to stay in business for so long (since 1985)! Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee. YES, WE DO OFFER A LAYAWAY PLAN WE OFFER LAYAWAY AT NO EXTRA COST: A non-refundable 25% deposit is required and then the balance is to be paid at 25% per month for the next 3 months. All items will be held until the final payment is received. Please let us know if you would like to put some items in layaway and we will be happy to make the arrangements. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED AUTOGRAPH. We do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. This is our 34th year in business. We closed our retail galleries and now are totally internet sales oriented. We are a long-time member of UACC #RD337, PADAH, and the Manuscript Society. Our collectibles make for fantastic additions to long standing collections, great starting points for new collectors looking for trusted authentic material, and make for a truly unique gifts for that special person in your life or corporate gift for a special client. If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Be sure to add us to your favorites list. Also take a look at the hundreds of other items we have in our eBay store. History Makers Autographs offers one of the strongest guarantees available by any dealer. We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of the document/artwork, without time limit, to the original purchaser. Every item we sell comes with a Certificate of Authenticity clearly stating this guarantee. International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up; do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. Thank you for visiting our eBay store. We hope you enjoyed looking at all the wonderful autographs, historic documents, fine art photographs, and interesting memorabilia. Please let us know how we can be of service. We appreciate you letting your friends know about us.

Price: 2800 USD

Location: Nokomis, Florida

End Time: 2024-02-03T13:53:52.000Z

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