Lot 392
Bierce, Ambrose (1842-c.1914) American newspaperman, satirist, and short story writer; he disappeared in Mexico in 1914. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, 8 x 5 in, Washington, D.C., Mar. 27, 1910. To Mr. Schoolfields, regretting that he cannot accept his invitation to Galveston, but he is going to sail from New York and must go to Kingston, Jamaica. "It's a fool reason and I'd be ashamed to tell it, but it is non the less controlling. I think I can persuade Robertson to make a settlement with you forthwith. Maybe not….You'll find a lot of 'rot' in Vol. II of 'The Great English Story Writers.' I have yet to see a collection of tales by living writers that was not three-fourths stuff. The editors' judgment is commonly good enough concerning the long-dead ones. No, I think I have not seen notices of Pollard's book in the 'Nation' nor in the 'Evening Post.' But the book has been much 'noticed.' Miss Christiansen…sends love to you. I…will write you again before sailing." Karen (or Carrie) Christiansen was Bierce's longtime secretary and the recipient of his last-known letter, dated December 26, 1913.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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