[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 10, 1938. Telegram on Western Union paper with pasted telegram text. Approximately 6 ½ x 10 1/2”. Toned, some general wear, creases. Fine.

"Your secretarys wire about thousand shares Esquire Coronet stock not clear Stop If this this stock was gift is not taxable Stop If paid for services rendered what was its value when paid and on December thirty first Stop Which do eye declare Stop Was stock paid me and did eye give five hundred shares to Pauline Stop How did you declare it in income tax report and what value should eye declare if necessary report stock as income Stop Also did you declare it as paid to me or as paid to me and to Pauline in latter case hers must have been gift as shes rendered no services immediate detailed answer necessary thanks Regards=Ernest".