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Typed letter signed by Joseph Heller as he was recovering from the muscular affliction, Guillain-Barre syndrome. Undated, though penciled on back of card is ''5/23/83''. In part, ''...I'm coming along just fine, continue to improve...I take care of myself completely and can do just about everything now. I am deep into a new novel again, and I must confess you are more interested in your subject than I am...'' signed ''Joe''. Letter is on a card measuring 5'' x 3'' and written to Professor James Nagel of Northeastern University. Near fine.
Joseph Heller Letter Signed Regarding Guillain-Barre Syndrome -- ''...I'm well over half way back and most of the rest now seems to be simply a matter of regaining muscle strength...''
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