TLS, one page, 6.25 x 9.25, personal letterhead, December 30, 1929. Keller sends a letter of thanks to Lotta. In part: “It would be so much nicer to hug you than to write a formal thank-you on a bit of paper that doesn’t smile or speak or smack its lips for your delicious Christmas remembrance! We are putting the marrons into liquid sunshine (a euphemistic phrase to conceal forbidden delight) and we want you to come out here before they and It are consumed, and increase our pleasure by sharing It with us. We spent Christmas Day quietly in our home-nest beside an open fire, surrounded by flowers and evergreens and the gifts of many friends.” Marrons (marrons glaces) are a French confection of candied chestnuts often served with a liquor-based sauce—or, as Keller puts it, “It.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 18.5. In fine, bright condition, with faint paperclip impression at top edge. R&R COA.
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