As early as 1864 he had written a dramatic piece (Fantine) which was played in Detroit. His first important play was Saratoga, produced by Augustin Daly in 1870. It was very successful and became the first of a long series of pieces which gave Mr. Howard a foremost position among American playwrights.
As early as 1864, he wrote a dramatic piece called "Fantine" which was performed in Detroit. His breakthrough came with his play "Saratoga," produced by Augustin Daly in 1870. This production marked the beginning of a long string of successful plays that propelled Mr. Howard to prominence among American playwrights.