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John Steinbeck autograph letter signed, dated only ''Thursday'' to his typist Mary Morgan. In this humorous letter Steinbeck apologizes for a ''dreadful manuscript'' and tells Morgan that he has to get back to writing - his '' time of fallow is over''. Handwritten in pencil, letter reads in full,
''Here is some more of that dreadful manuscript for you. I hope it is not too difficult and that you won't have too much trouble with it. -
Isn't this the most beautiful weather you ever saw. We're coming in about the first and I'm sure I'm going to resent it for a while, particularly if it stays as nice as this clear and crystaline. On the other hand I'll probably get more done in town. Out here there is quiet surely but also there are eight million other things to be done besides writing. And I damn well just have to get some writing done - maybe a lot. My time of fallow is over. I've indulged myself all I can afford for now.
Your account of Jennifer going over the house is very funny. / Let me know if you can't make these belts out. Sometimes a change of power affects the belts terribly. / Yours / John''.
Single page letter on yellow lined paper measures 8'' x 12.5''. Near fine condition.