American novelist (1892-1977) best known as the author of such crime/noir classics as The Postman Always Rings Twice and Double Indemnity. TLS signed “Jim (Cain),” one page, 8.5 x 11, Hollywood Knickerbocker letterhead, July 31, 1943. Letter to Edward Carter of the Swanson Agency, in full: "Would it be possible for you to furnish me the breakdown of what you have paid me this year: receipts from studios, and deductions for commission, relief, Old Age, Victory, and 20% income? I need this on account of the estimate I have to make, September 15, of my income for the year; no doubt you have planned to give your clients a report anyhow, but in my case, if I could have it a little ahead of time, it will enable the accountant to figure up the somewhat complicated problem that arises from the property settlement I made a couple of months ago with my former wife." In very good to fine condition, with a short tear to the right edge, and staple holes to the upper left corner.
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