Dashiell Hammett Typed Letter (Signed) May 6th, 1945, WWII

This is a vintage typed letter signed by Dashiell Hammett "Dash" in blue pencil, dated May 6th 1945 from Fort Richardson to Prudence Whitfield during World War II. Hammett confesses his hangover to "Pru dear" and debates whether or not he should be in the Army. Hammett ultimately decides that he would not be proud of himself if he wasn't fighting for the country and he reveals his occupation of breaking down the Bretton Woods Proposals into personable language. A historic and personal letter of significance to America and to Hammett collectors everywhere.

 Samuel Dashiell Hammett was an American writer of hard-boiled detective novels and short stories. Some of his most well-known characters are Sam Spade, Nick and Nora Charles, The Continental Op, and the comic strip character, Secret Agent X-9. He was also a screenwriter and political activist. 

One page, 10" x 6 1/2"