ALS signed “Raul,” one page, both sides, 5.5 x 8.5, Hotel Packard (Havana, Cuba), September 17, 1938. Handwritten letter to his fiance, Olga Evgenyevna Choubaroff, to whom he addresses as “Ma chere Kikiriki,” in part: “Since I wrote you last, I have been very busy. The political and economic crises in Cuba has grown worse and yesterday I was told there was great [chance] of having my post eliminated in a new readjustment of the Foreign Service. I believe, however that the danger has been averted, and in a day or two I shall know, definitely, what to do. On Monday I expect to see the President and shall try to obtain his good wishes so as to have all my affairs settled promptly. Thus next Tuesday I shall be able to write to you what is to be done & all my other affairs have been completely adjusted. Take good care of yourself and see that the boy goes back to school with all his belongings as soon as school opens.” Capablanca adds a postscript in French. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed by Capablanca, who incorporates his signature into the return address field, "J. R. Capablanca." Olga Evgenyevna Choubaroff (1898–1994) was a socialite and self-proclaimed princess from Russia who spent most of her life in the United States. She was married four times, a group that included Admiral Joseph J. Clark and world chess champion Capablanca, whom she wed a month later on October 20, 1938.
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