Letter to the Mallory Brothers on behalf of actor William Gillette.
Hartford, September 29, 1883.
Dear Sirs,
You have a contract with Mr. Will Gillette; & I am aware that you are trying (as usual with you) to sneak out of the performance of its conditions. I am personally interested in the matter; therefore I suggest to you couple of piety-mouthing, hypocritical thieves and liars that you change your customary policy this time.
Yours Truly,
S. L. Clemens
Gillette was known as “America’s Sherlock Holmes”
As I sit reading this in the 5am darkness, something bangs against the outside wall of the room. O.J. returning from some misadventure? One thing’s certain: I’m not going out to check.