DS, signed “Orson Welles,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, March 22, 1946. Legal acknowledgment addressed to Welles from the law offices of Weisman, Grant, Nova & Doskow. In part: “On behalf of clients whom we represent in our negotiations with you for the production of the dramatico-musical presently entitled AROUND THE WORLD, we will, pending the completion of negotiations leading up to the signing of contracts, lend to you personally the sum of TEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN DOLLARS…If for any reason whatsoever the contemplated agreements between our clients as potential lenders or backers and Mercury Enterprises, Inc. shall fail to materialize on or before April 1, said sum of $10,337.00 shall be due and payable immediately by you to us on behalf or our clients.” The word “COPY” is stamped diagonally across the page. In very good condition, with creasing, wrinkling, a few scattered edge chips, paperclip impression, and light toning. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.
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