[HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961), association]. Original Large Telegram from Hemingway to Esquire Editor / Publisher Arnold Gingrich (1903-1976). Key West, FL via Chicago, IL, Western Union, Mar 13, 1938. Telegram on Western Union paper with pasted telegram text. Approximately 6 ½ x 10 1/2”. Toned, some general wear, creases. Fine.

"Thanks tax advice but am reporting thousand shares stock at sixteen Stop have had light income year because nonresident over six months amounts earned outside us nontaxable Stop 1938 will be heavy year with book and play Stop also no doubt but what some stock been promised long time for services rendered early days Esquire departments might refuse accept === merely as binder to write for Ken especially as worked hard in Europe last September October November December gathering inside material when expecting you start publishing momentarily Stop later can sell if necessary establish loss between issue and actual value Stop will mail piece Thursday or wire word length Friday trying write now unexpected deadlines no treat had figured on my calendar two weeks from last deadline given but appreciate your difficultes too Regards=Ernest".