JOHN ANDERSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/18/1933 - HFSID 31851

JOHN ANDERSON
Anderson signed this typed letter "John" in 1933. In it, he thanks a Louis for writing about "Whatever power you so generously think I have over words" in his column.
Typed letter signed "John". 1 page, 5 ¾ x 6 ¾, with Anderson's name and New York City address printed or stamped near top edge. Oct. 18, 1933. Addressed to "Louis". In full: "Dear Louis:- Whatever power you so generously think I have over words quite deserts me in trying to make them say how touched I am by your handsome praise in our paper today-how touched and, in a curious inner way, how excited. It is a little staggering to have things like that said right out,and I feel solemn, as if lying in state, or something. Anyway it is a state of bliss that you think that, and have the generosity to say it, the same generosity (if you won't think I merely returning compliments) which so usually makes your column warmly human and comfortable. Believe me, I am grateful, and I'll take that tour with you yet-only now I'm afraid it will show me up. I'll have so much to live up to. Yours ever,". Anderson (c. 1897-1943, born in Pensacola, Florida) was an American playwright. He had several Broadway productions, including an original script for the comedy Collision (1932) and adaptations for The Inspector General (1932) and The Fatal Alibi (1932). Lightly toned, creased and rippled. Pinhead-sized stain near lower edge. Pinhole near lower right corner. Pinhead-sized tear near lower left corner. Folded once and unfolded. Otherwise in fine condition.