ALS signed “Patsy, Charlie, & Julie,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, August 10, 1960. Letter to Ree and Pat Flynt, in full: “Well gal, I know I’m late on lettering writing again but I’ve really got a good excuse this time. I went to the hospital out in L. A. & nearly lost the baby and after staying there 2 1/2 days got out & went back to work. Went to Oregon last Wed & come back to L. A. on Sun. While up there I got sick again & I made it home Monday but I’m still between the house & the hospital. I’m going to the Dr. today at 1:P.M. so I’ll find out what’s the trouble. Tonight I’ve got to go to Springfield, Ill. for 2 days, back Monday so I hope I make it. Frankly I think I’m gonna lose this youngin yet. But guess I’ll have to leave it to the man upstairs.
I don’t have to work the 10 day next week in Wisconsin so I guess it’s best, but I sure could use the money. I’ve got 6 days pending in Texas at a state fair somewhere. If I get it I’ll let you know where & when. Hope you both are well and that you are still planning on a trip to see me before long. I sure would like to see you all. I hear El Paso made my record ‘pick hit’ of the week last week so I wrote to them, you send me the call letters & address & the D. J.’s name you write to & I’ll write him a letter & send him some station breaks. I’m making up a bunch for stations next week.
When I get back Mon. I’ll be signing either with Decca (if they give me an advance in money) or Victor of Challenge. I don’t know who but Challenge & R.C.A. we’ve already talked to. The only reason I’ll sign with Decca is if they give me $3000, advance. I’m gonna cut an album right away of standards I like, religious standards, & a blues album. It sure is good to know I don’t have Bill McCall to fool with anymore or tell me what songs I can do. Well I’ve got clothes to get packed & go to the hair dresser & Dr. so write soon and I’ll let you know what the Dr. says today over the weekend. Tell Pat hello and to come to see us soon, cause I miss you gal.” Cline adds a brief postscript, “Julie can sing Crazy Dreams all way through & just plain as day. I just die laughing.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Cline’s own hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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