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[HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961), and DOS PASSOS, John (1896-...

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[HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961), and DOS PASSOS, John (1896-1970), association]. Pair of Original Telegrams from Hemingway and Dos Passos to Esquire Editor / Publisher of Esquire Magazine, Arnold Gingrich (1903-1976). Key West, FL via Chicago, IL: America Fore Bldg., Western Union, Apr 10, 1933; Dec 7, 1934. Each telegram on Western Union paper with pasted telegram text. All telegrams approximately 6 ? x 8?. Toned, some general wear, creases, occasional marginal chipping. Very good. Text includes: ?Dos Passos permanent address 571 Commercial Street Provincetown Massachusetts thanks check and swell clothes especially pants = Hemingway.?; ?Cost clear on Quintanilla piece go ahead excuse stalling = Dos Passos.? John Dos Passos was recommended to Gingrich by his friend, Hemingway. Dos Passos? 1933 article is Back Home in 1919 (September issue). Dos Passos? articles in 1935 includes (what the 1934 telegram refers to): Facing a Bitter World a Portfolio of Etchings by Luis Quintanilla (co-written by Hemingway). Measurements: 6 ? x 8?.