World-famous Irish tenor and recording artist (1884-1945), celebrated for his performances of the operatic and popular song repertoires. ALS, one page both sides, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, June 29, 1944. Letter to singer/songwriter Lanny Ross. In part: “Your letter was one of the pleasant surprises we have had since we left California. It brought back so many happy memories of hours round the piano in our home in Hollywood and of your darn fine singing of the Boheme and Don Juan arias. And now what a change! My eldest son a Captain, my youngest in the South African army…He was wounded and taken prisoner in North Africa and then released by his own Division…Let us pray it will soon be over. I had a bit of a breakdown from overwork in the Red Cross.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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