ALS in pencil signed “Your Bill,” two pages, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, May 17, 1949. Letter written from prison to his protege, Bratto Anderson, and his mother Marrion. In part: “You people really must have seen the lousiest single & most exciting double of all time. I thought our 31 29 was pretty good when [Vince] & I beat Lott & Stoefen but this is really something. Did you get home at all. It was grand to see you both yesterday. I think Bratto looks a shade fine & I dont think it would hurt him to go a shade slow this week. Cut down on tennis to two sets a day up to the tournament. Get a lot of sleep & food before & during the tournament. Work on passing shots & on control. Remember Babe, Dont Look up. Marrion, do have that…manuscript…I am working hard on some re-writes in the first part & it looks good. I wont see the Brat I hope for the next two weekends but Memorial Day is a visiting day, so if he doesnt play the finals that day maybe Noel would drive you out. Frankly I think the Kid is about due to come through if he remembers to play his game and not be taken in by the other kids antics. He can beat them all at his best.” Double-matted and framed with an action shot to an overall size of 24.5 x 15, with windows on the reverse for viewing of the opposing side and original mailing envelope, which is addressed in Tilden’s hand. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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