Ernest Hemingway
[Wyoming], [ca. 1936]
Ernest Hemingway ALS on Bear Hunting
ALS

Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961). Autograph Letter Signed, "Papa", 2pp, in graphite, on a single sheet measuring 8.5" x 11". N.p., n.d., but likely written by Hemingway sometime in 1936 during his stay at the L-Bar-T Ranch in Wyoming. Numbered "3" and "4" at top, the first two pages are not present. Expected folds and creases, with splits along a few fold lines. Uniformly toned. Chipping to edges. Overall, in fair condition, with only a small portion of writing affected. A rare letter with exceptional content, as Hemingway discovered grizzly hunting for the first time, giving an engaging flash into his passion for sport hunting.

Written to his friend, Charles Thompson, Hemingway describes the grizzly bear in exuberant detail and even compares the danger of hunting grizzlies to that of lions. In part: "I wish to hell you were here for the grizzlies. There is much more game than before. I want to get you a good grizzly for your trophy house. So far the hides are beautiful, long thick hair as pretty as your black bear but even much longer and like a silver fox in color almost. But Lawrence let my best one go bad by not cleaning enough fat off the big back hump. It may be only a spot. Hope so. He felt so bad he cried but a little more salt at the beginning better maybe. Every time I've killed one I wished for McCola.

I wrote Georgie Barber about working for me because Jose said he had offer as quartermaster on P and O and 'wasn't decided yet' as to whether to take it. We will see how he is. Jose works hard to keep boat clean but he is so dirty himself that he dirties everything he cleans - He is like an animal too and slightly (sometimes more than) goofy. But he is a good sailor in a storm or anything like that. But will be glad not to have the dirt and goofyhood. He is a good painter but no mechanic. Geo is supposed to be a moderate mechanic. If he keeps boat up properly and is reliable will be O.K. I know enough now about keeping boat up so I can check. I told him to get from you what he needed for the boat..."

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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8.5" x 11"