Letters, 1898.

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Letters, 1898.

Handwritten and signed letters. Bacheller writes to "Dear Mr. Walker" (probably John Brisben Walker) on 14 March 1898 concerning how the circulation of an unnamed periodical may be increased. Bacheller suggests they hire a "first class solicitor" to help. Also included is a missive addressed to "Mr. Fynn" and dated 20 Nov. of an unspecified year. Bacheller writes, "I called it Darrel because he was the dominant figure of the book and indeed it's hero."

4 photocopies (4 p.)

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Bacheller, Irving, 1859-1950

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Addison Irving Bacheller was an author and journalist, probably best remembered for his pioneering literary syndicate. Born in New York to an old New England family - his mother was descended from John Alden and Priscilla Mullins - he was named after authors Joseph Addison and Washington Irving. He graduated from St. Lawrence University and within a few years had founded his syndicate, which was both profitable and ground-breaking, and brought works from authors like Stephen Crane and Arthur Con...

Walker, John Brisben, 1847-1931

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John Brisben Walker, magazine publisher, automobile entrepreneur. Published Cosmopolitan Magazine (1889-1905) and founded Locomobile Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut. Samuel Sydney McClure, founder, editor, and publisher of McClure's Magazine. From the description of Letters to Mr. McClure, 1890 January 14 and August 21. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 59227915 ...