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J.D. Salinger typed letter, clearly signed "J.D. Salinger" in blue ink, dated 14 May 1966 and written while on a trip to Bermuda. Addressed to a Carrol Roderick in Hampshire, England, 3pp. letter -- in typical Salinger style with much tongue-in-cheek content -- begins with a list of made up headlines about local town goings-on in Bermuda, and then continues in small part, "…They asked me to justify American policy in Vietnam and were rather shocked when I told them this I could not do because our VN policy stinks…" On page two, Salinger writes 10 lengthy stories about the "headlines" from page one, calling it a "six-penny edition". The letter then reflects upon the saying that "we have the government we deserve" with Salinger writing, "...It would appear that the British and Americans have been very naughty indeed to have the governments they currently have…[signed] J.D. Salinger". Letter measures 8.5" x 11" on three separate sheets. Folds from mailing, staple holes and paper loss at the upper left corners; overall in very good plus condition. Photo has been intentionally blurred.
J.D. Salinger 1966 Letter Signed -- Scarce Content on Politics & Vietnam -- ''...They asked me to justify American policy in Vietnam and were rather shocked...our VN policy stinks...''
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