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[Regarding the new "amusing and satirical novel" by John Steinbeck, and arranging to send a galley, autographed by the author, to Andrus.]

[Letterhead, to "Dear Pat" [ Pat Covici], and typed at the top, "A LETTER FROM JOHN STEINBECK TO HIS EDITOR ABOUT `THE SHORT REIGN OF PIPPIN IV'," explaining that the book was written "because it's fun," and saying that it should be read in "a spirit of play."]

[Expressing his appreciation for the autographed galleys of The Short Reign of Pippin IVby John Steinbeck, and praising the book.]

[Inscribed and initialed by John Steinbeck. ]

[Includes ALS, n. d., John Steinbeckto Bean on verso; discusses Esther Williams, the photo, Charley and some enclosed photos; mentions Edward IVand Barbados; photographers stamps says Toni Frissell, 480 Lexington Ave., New York, N.Y. ]

[" Sonya Noskowiak" written below lower right corner; photo appeared in the New York Herald Tribune, 1937 Feb 28.]

[Discusses Jedworth[ Jedwick], publishers, publishing slowly, a planned trip to Mexicoand lack of gift for money-making.]

[Discusses dislike for Hollywood, preparation for a trip to Mexico, prerequisites for fame; briefly discusses Jedwick, [Pascal] Covici's reissuing two early books [ The Pastures of Heavenand To a God Unknown] and availability of a copy of [ Tortilla Flat]; mentions Carmel, Woodstock, Left Bank, Laguane Beachand [ San Francisco].]

[Discusses a trip to Mexico; briefly discusses Crosby's liking "that book," Crosby's illness, lack of a picture, not knowing Texasbut liking New Mexico, a mountain rainstorm and an upcoming ceremony at the pyramids of Teotihuacan; mentions Chapultepec. ]

[Discusses some lost slips and lack of a picture.]

[Discusses [Edgard] Varese's interest in his work from a musical standpoint and the Grapes of Wrathas a "symphony"; briefly discusses where he and Armitage first met and his health; mentions Edward [Henry] Weston, Ritchie Lovejoy, Eagle Rockand The Viking Press. ]

[Discusses The Country Girland a desire to learn theater.]

[Discusses marriage to Elaine Anderson Scott, a planned trip [to Bermuda], a new house, feeling frantic and a show [ The Country Girl]; mentions kids [ John Steinbeck IVand Thom Steinbeck].]

[Discusses plans to have Odets visit and the demands of a very long book [ East of Eden]; mentions Elaine Anderson Scott. ]

[Discusses a newspaper article about his and Carol Henning Steinbeck's private life; [ Pascal Covici's ] handling of [ Sea of Cortez], upcoming work, separation from Carol, his health, the ranch, [" God in the Pipes"], The Red Ponyscript with [ Lewis Milestone] and a letter from Carol's sister [ Idell Henning]; mentions Los Angeles, San Francisco, Stanford University Pressand The Viking Press. ]

[Discusses marital problems, his telling Carol Henning Steinbeckof his involvement with [ Gwyndolyn Conger], Carol's unwillingness to give him up, claims of pregnancy by Carol and Gwen, his decision to stay with Carol, selling the ranch, buying a house in Pacific Grove, a near breakdown and his work suffering; mentions Elizabeth [R. Otis.]

[Discusses his separation from Carol Henning Steinbeck, Carol's going to New York City, Carol's need for McIntosh's support, financial support for Carol and his breakdown; mentions [ Gwyndolyn Conger], [ Pascal Covici. ]

[Discusses returning the boys [ John Steinbeck IVand Thom Steinbeck] to Gwyndolyn Conger \Steinbeck, The Wayward Bus[a screenplay]; briefly discusses Cup of Gold; mentions A. L. [ Annie Laurel Williams], Solow's man [ Charles Feldman], New York City, Florida, Sanchez, and The Wayward Buscharacters Van Brunt, [Ernest] Horton, Johnny/Juan Chicoy, Pimples [Ed "Kit" Carson], [Elliot] Pritchard and Mrs. P [Bernice Pritchard].]

[Discusses "this tie" [to Elaine Anderson Scott], the picture [ The Wayward Bus], [Elia] Kazanand Viva Zapata!, a pen; mentions E. [ Elaine Anderson Scott], Russ.]

[Discusses Solow's ailment, the script [ The Wayward Bus], moving and starting the play [ Burning Bright]; mentions [ Charles Feldman], Jack [Wagner], Rio, A. L. W. [ Annie Laurie Williams], Elaine Anderson Scott, and the kids [ John Steinbeck IVand Thom Steinbeck].]

[Discusses his new book [ In Dubious Battle] in detail; briefly discusses return from Mexico, hard work of writing, thematic value of towns cut off from the outside world, his being "kicked around" particularly Tortilla Flat, weather; mentions Los Angeles, Sierra [Nevada Mountains], The New Republic. ]