ANS signed “Jack,” one page, 5.5 x 7.25, October 3, 1967. Note to his brother-in-law Nick Sampas, referencing the 1967 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals. In full: "This is approx. what I owed you, right? Don't bet on St. Louis Cardinals!" In fine condition, with some light creasing. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Kerouac's hand, including his return address on the flap: "J. K.—271 Sanders Ave, Lowell, Mass. 01851." Kerouac was married to Stella Sampas from 1966 to 1969; they had purchased the house in the Lowell Highlands neighborhood in 1967.
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