MILLER HENRY Autograph Letter Signed to Violla Rutter[]

Sale 2192 - Lot 251

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MILLER, HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed, to Violla Rutter[?], thanking her for a wonderful evening and praising [her friend or daughter?] Maria. 2 pages, 4to, written on the recto and verso of a single sheet; closed tear repaired on verso with cello tape, short separations at folds. Los Angeles, "Wednesday A.M."

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". . . I woke up singing--gay as a lark! I felt that what happened last night was in the nature of an event. I realize too how much the creation of such a splendid creature as Maria is your devoted work. . . . I felt that I have been privileged to assist at an extraordinary collaboration of two souls. Everything seemed perfect. . . . I hope that you will let her know that everything I said last night . . . I meant sincerely. The feeling---the deep, certain intuitions which I had last night--are confirmed this morning. . . ."