ALS signed 'Willie,' two pages, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter to the daughter of his dear friend Gene Fowler, whom Fields developed a crush on as she blossomed into a woman, however the affection was unreciprocated. In full, 'Thanks for your letter of the 11th, but first I want to tell you that I was coming to forest Glen and engage quarters close to the college, listen to the lesson and get a little added education. Further I could watch you and see that you took your salt peter but when I read your envelope, 'W. C. Feilds' I swooned. My own plum, do they not teach you I before E except after C. Suppose after our wedding you go to the Cadillac agency and sat 'two 16's, one sport roadster and one coupe, hand the gentleman in attendance a check for 17,000.00 and you sign it 'Jane Feilds.' You do not like the jailhouse any more than I do. If as much. Dear do be careful. I answered your dear wire after I got the necessary funds together to pay for it but I made a mistake and sent it care of Booker T. Washington Co-ed College in Maryland. I was pretty close at that. You are right, your dear DaDa was never gaga. But ask him about the night he hit my cook in the face with a magician. I do not juggle lemons in the morning, it's limes, and I don't even juggle limes - and it wasn't a comic strip I was in - it was a nuance of Ripley. If you can get any tips on the races, send them on. The beetles are hustling right now up at Bay Meadows. In case your DaDa gets too something or other to continue his literary career. I have taken up the art so that we may keep it in the family. I am sending under separate cover my latest tome.' Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Field's hand as well as more information on their relationship. In fine condition, with expected folds. RRAuction COA.
