MAJOR E. ALEXANDER POWELL - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/26/1939 - HFSID 341361

E. ALEXANDER POWELL
Signed letter from the World War I correspondent responding to a fan, saying he is glad he enjoyed reading Gone Are The Days and that he is flattered and delighted to offer his autograph. Extremely rare!
Typed letter signed: "E. Alexander Powell", in black ink, 1 page, 6¾x10. January 26, 1939. Georgia. In full: "My dear Mr. Bohrer Your most courteous letter, addressed in care of my publishers, has just overtaken me after numerous forwardings. I am glad that you enjoyed GONE ARE THE DAYS, for, as is perhaps evident, I enjoyed writing it. I feel highly flattered that you should deem my autograph worthy of inclusion in your collection. Here it is, with my very best wishes. Most sincerely yours". E. Alexander Powell (1879-1957) was an American war correspondent during World War I, having the unique position of being a neutral correspondent and having access to both sides of the battle. When the United States entered the War in 1917, Powell was commissioned as a Captain in military intelligence. He was injured later in 1918 and left the army with the rank of Major, returning to journalism upon his return to U.S. soil. He published his war writings in several American journals and papers before deciding to take up a career as an adventure and travel writer, publishing some 20 plus books between 1920 and 1954. Normal mailing folds. Light surface creases. Corners slightly worn. Otherwise, fine condition.