London deems his story "Samuel" (published in The Bookman magazine) as "one of the best stories [he has] ever written, but a failure from the magazine-sale standpoint." He tells Wright that he would much rather The Smart Set magazine had published "Samuel." The letter has an ironic tone, and London makes comments in handwriting to indicate the parts in which he is being ironic.

In the first letter, London justifies his "big money" contract with The Cosmopolitan, stating that "any writer doing free lance stuff is gambling all the time," and that "said big money assures ones [sic] total fiction output for as long a period as five years," thus guaranteeing the writer a safety net and allowing him or her to take vacations every once in a while. The other three letters contain references to Cosmopolitan, "John Barleycorn", and some of Jack's other works.

This folder contains a couple notes beteween Jack London and his secretary, Jack Byrne. These notes as well as the letters between London and Don P. Blackwood, are regarding one of London's plays, "Theft".

In the first letter Jack London expresses his disappointment that "John Barleycorn" would not be dramatized. He also says that he would be happy to sign a contract for the dramatization of "Burning Daylight", but he will only sign if someone actually plans to produce it rather than merely speculating. The other letters are also regarding the dramatic rights to several of Jack London's plays.

Mr. Woddey expresses his desire to use "The Game" as a stage sketch, with his sister and him in the lead roles.

London tells Ehrmann that he has finished Ehrmann's "Jesus Passion" Play, and that London's novel, "The Star Rover," has similarities with the play.

Letter from Douglas Murray asking Jack London whether he (Douglas Murray) can use the theme of "Just Meat" in a production.

London responds to Mary Z's interest and approval of "The Sea Wolf" and his other books, and states that his stories are authentic and based on true events.

Johnson complains about London's lack of notice on the employment of a new secretary to handle his financial matters. London replies in a caustic tone, and Johnson responds with disappointment that he has lost London's friendship.

Connor asks London to send him a list of the greatest factors that contribute to his literary success, and London responds with a fascinating list.