TO HIS YOUNG SON "MIMMI" CARUSO, ENRICO. Small archive of 5 Autograph Letters Signed, "tuo Papà" or "tou Pawpaw," to his son Enrico ("Dear Mimmi" or "My Dear Mimmi"), in Italian or French, scolding him for not writing at least monthly, advising him to concentrate on his writing and not be distracted by Fofo [Enrico's older brother Rodolfo], praising him for having studied enough to write in French, praising him for passing his exams and announcing that there soon would be a new member of the family [Gloria Caruso?]. Together 9 1/2 pages, 4to, "Hotel Knickerbocker" stationery, each written on recto and verso of a single sheet; two with small scattered cello tape repairs, folds. New York, vd
17 December 1916: ". . . . Papa is working for you and you should be grateful to him and show him your joy, if nothing else, . . . by writing him seriously and with legible handwriting and not as you have done. If you are head of the class you must give a good example and so also at home you can be head of the class. . . ." New York, [1919?]: "Lirato[?] informs me of your passed exams. Bravo, I'm pleased with you and sure that you will also be satisfied. Listen, be content . . . until Monday since in a few days and perhaps precisely Friday we will have a new member in the family. . . ."
