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Kenneth Roberts, 1941. First Edition. Unknown. Fine. 2-page typed letter signed by Kenneth Roberts on his letterhead to 'Mr. Sisson', dated February 5, 1941, discussing an evident error Sisson has called to his attention in a manner that evidently nettled Roberts, relating to his portrayal of the weather during the Siege of Boston in his novel OLIVER WISWELL, which Roberts acscribed to Frothingham's SIEGE OF BOSTON. Roberts adds a 3-line holograph postscript noting that 'Frothingham's source for the cold of April 18th was Gordon's AMERICAN WAR.' Also has content relating to annotations in historical fiction, changes to the text, and typographic errors in OLIVER WISWELL. A fine example (with mailing creases).

1927. ("Ken") in black ink on his Kenneth L. Roberts, Kennebunk Beach, Maine letterhead, August 24, 1927. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 1 page (recto only). Together with the original holograph mailing envelope, postmarked August 25, 1927, Kennebunk Beach, Maine. Fine. To author Frank Condon Wiscasset, Maine In part: ". . .I thought you had died up in the dear old town of Wastebasket. . .If you come back, I will play golf with you, but by God I cannot get under 89: Life is full of bum putts & poop shots. I played against Jeff Guilford last Sun. . .". Signed by Author(s). No Binding. Fine.

Collection of typed letters signed by American author Kenneth Roberts. The collection includes two typed letters signed by Roberts and addressed to Malcolm Decker dated May 21, 1937 and May 16, 1946. Additionally included are two signed postcards signed by Roberts. In near fine condition. Born in Kennebunk, Maine, American writer Kenneth Roberts specialized in regional historical fiction, often writing about his native state and its terrain and also about other upper New England states and scenes. Ranked as one of the best historical romances of all time, his best known work, Arundel, is a masterful retelling of Benedict Arnold's secret expedition to attack Quebec city during the American Revolutionary War.