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[HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961), association]. Pair of Original Telegrams from Hemingway to Esquire Editor / Publisher Arnold Gingrich (1903-1976). Key

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[HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961), association]. Pair of Original Telegrams from Hemingway to Esquire Editor / Publisher Arnold Gingrich (1903-1976). Key West, FL via Chicago, IL: Western Union, both dated 1935 Sep 17 . Telegram on Western Union paper with pasted telegram text. Approximately 6 ½ x 8”.

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Toned, some general wear, creases. Very good.

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"Make it then quotes but having read the presidents reported statement to a group of representatives that he could if he would put the US into war in ten days comma this one is still about the next war unquote dont you think better not to say boast Regards = Ernest." It is possible Hemingway is writing about his upcoming article in Esquire, The Next War (September 1935). The second telegram makes another change in The Next War: "Please check titles Bolithos Books whether seven or twelve against the gods Stop Also wire me sentence in article on Wilson as believe would like to insert a sentence after that making it clear studying effect power mans mental attitude rather than any physical illness Stop If you think this is unnecessary or clear enough anyway say so Stop Was fool not to have made carbon but didnt have time copy before only mail left Regards = Ernest."