ALS signed “Judy,” four pages on two sheets, 6 x 8, 5 Hamilton Place letterhead, August 17, 1960. Letter to Leonard Gershe, in full: "Got your letter and left very ashamed that I have not written any letters until now. I’ve had the most wonderful time of my life—and I remember when you and Roger said I might not come back.—Well—you were right.—I’m not! We’re going to live in England. The children will be coming over in about 2 weeks—and will start school. It’s a whole new life and it’s thrilling. How I wish you were here with us. Jayne gave a lovely party for me and everyone talked of you. She’s very sweet. I’m doing a Sunday night concert here on the 28th at the Palladium. I think it will be quite exciting. Tell Roger that the English recordings turned out to be great—wonderful band conductor—sound etc. I’ll send them soon. Give Pat and Peter my love. Tell them I’ve gotten my voting ticket and will be shouting for Jack come election time, they love him here. I’ll be at this address until end of August. Will send new address then. My deepest love to you and my darling Roger. Ask him to write—and I can’t wait to hear from you.” Garland adds a brief postscript: “Tell me about the cruise. xxxxx.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Garland's own hand. After months spent recovering from acute hepatitis at New York’s Doctor’s Hospital, Garland and her family moved to England in 1960. The change of scenery proved favorable for Garland, with the success of her 'An Evening with Judy Garland' concert on August 28th at the Palladium prompting yet another career renaissance.
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