Pulitzer Prize–winning American writer (1896–1953) best known for her Florida-set classics The Yearling and Cross Creek. TLS, one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, February 17, 1940. Letter to a doctor declining an invitation. In part: “I am so sorry that you did not ask me earlier to read on the Animated Magazine…I must refuse with real regret. Yes, I think James Still has done a really important piece of work…I have a hunch his book will do well, aside from being a beautiful thing.” In fine condition, with paper loss to lower right corner. RRAuction COA.
