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“I . . . DRANK PROFUSELY ALL DURING MY
ILLNESS & IT SEEMEDTO DO NO HARM”
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PORTER, COLE. Typed Letter Signed, “C,” with 12 lines in holograph, in pen-
cil, to actor Monty Woolley (“Dear Mr. Woolley”), sending a copy of [Laurence
Housman’s play; not present]
The Golden Sovereign
, listing some gifts received from a friend,
promising to describe his fractures in scientific detail, mentioning visits from Linda and
Katie and Sturge, discussing Woolley’s success, and advising him on coping with his ill-
ness—the same from which Porter had recovered. 1
1
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2
pages, 4to, “North Country
Community Hospital” stationery; horizontal folds.
Glen Cove, 23 November 1937
[600/900]
“
. . .The town buzzes with your success, in fact, people talk about you too much and I do my
best to head them all off and on to fresher subjects. Of course, all the figures have been distorted
so . . . that you are now just making a little bit more than Clark Gable. . . .”
The holograph lines:“As you know, I think, I had your little malady in 1928 but only discov-
ered I was ill when it had already reached the advanced secondary stage. My only advice is
never but NEVER miss a treatment.You will be tempted to as you will always feel so well. I
also drank profusely all during my illness & it seemed to do no harm. . . .”
In October of 1937, Porter’s legs were crushed during a horseback riding accident, causing him
pain for the rest of his life.
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PORTER, COLE. Typed Document Signed, an agreement with Warner Bros.,
requesting that payment of $135,000—due to Porter as described in their previous agree-
ment dated February 2, 1948—be transferred to the Bank of America in order to repay a
loan. Countersigned by Warner Bros. Assistant Secretary A.J. Obringer. 1 page, 4to; small
hole at upper left expertly repaired with tissue verso.
Np, 29 January 1947
[400/600]
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