ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, February 12, 1957. Handwritten letter to “Manager” Meyer “Fat Boy” Shapiro, owner of the bar Cunningham’s in Denver, Colorado, whom Baer had a decades-long relationship with, and would appear to be Baer’s financial savior towards the end of his life. In full: “Do I work this club you told me about. What do I do. Am I a bouncer or what. Do I dance with you, do I strip tease or not. I am ‘Baer’ already even with clothes on. I have not heard from your friend as to the starting time. Was it the 25th. Let me know. If I come there ‘Champ,’ I’ll be with you all the time that’s for sure. But Eddie’s sleeping quarters are warmer out at his place. No offense to the Royal Motel. I thank him for his kindness very much. In fact you can sleep with me. I always did like fat boys, and brother you are it. Hello to the gang, will sweep up your bar room every morning, all slugs found on floor are mine. Love & uppercuts, your best Beer Drawer,” with Baer adding “Coors” above. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope hand-addressed by Bear, who incorporates his signature into the return address field.
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