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Ernest Hemingway autograph letter signed, addressed to his lawyer Alfred Rice. Dated 24 May 1958, Hemingway complains of working much too hard; at the time Hemingway was largely working on his manuscript ''A Moveable Feast'', published posthumously in 1964. Composed on his red-lettered Finca Vigia stationery, letter reads in full:
''May 24 1958 / Dear Al: / Lumped these together to save time. / We've been having terrible weather and so have been working a seven day week and keeping in shape by swimming and 880 and a 440 each day. Been working too hard too long and getting ready for a change of climate. / Remind me about the new June tax payment on June First will you? Haven't stopped working a day since we paid them the last time! / Best always / Ernie.''
Single page measures 8.5'' x 11''. Minor creasing and folds, overall near fine.
Ernest Hemingway Autograph Letter Signed from 1958 -- ''...been working a seven day week...Been working too hard too long ...''
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