Dashiell Hammett Typed Letter (Signed) Nov. 4th, 1944, WWII

This is a typed letter signed by Dashiell Hammett, dated November 4th, 1944 from Fort Richardson to Prudence Whitfield, the ex-wife of author Raoul Whitfield. Hammett shares with "Pru darling" the chores and travel he has been doing as part of the US Army during World War II. He says Pru has "practically broken what's left [his] heart" because of her neuralgia and "other troubles and anxieties." He remarks on Christmas presents waiting for him while he is in service and continues to affectionately wish Prudence to be well again. 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. 

Two pages, 10 1/2" x 7 1/2" on Air mail letterhead, signed "SDH" in pencil.

Condition: Fold to center. Tape to top.