ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.75, December 28, 1892. Kipling writes from Brattleboro to Mr. [Edward James] Glave. In part: “I don’t know how it is with you, but Christmas in these remote regions blocks and demoralizes the mail. Here however really do come your ballads—may you enjoy ’em. The fool of a postmaster has just managed to lose all my razors in the mail and I’m not enjoying myself in consequence. Here’s a good adventurous New Year to you—one full of everything stirring and profitable. Can you get that boat song written out. I’m your debtor for long if you can.” Kipling and his American-born wife, née Caroline Balestier, were then in the first months of a four-year stay in Vermont at the estate of his wife’s family. It was during this period that he wrote some of his best-known works, including Captains Courageous and the two Jungle Books. Several mailing folds, uniform light toning, a hint of mild wrinkling and soiling (a few tiny spots,) and small separations along mailing fold (reinforced from reverse and not affecting any text), otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
