Handwritten note dated 10-1924 with original signature of Rex Beach (1877-1949; USA). Water pole silver medallist at the Olympic Games 1904. 21x13.3 cm (Water polo is mentioned in the games reports for the 1904 Summer Olympics but currently is not included in the IOC's medal database and retrospectively considered by IOC as a demonstration sport as well.) Written on hotel letterpaper. Plus black-and-white photo (15x10 cm). Trace of folding. Blue line across the letter. Slightly stained. Condition: B