An Archive Of Letters From The Female Journalist Bessie Beatty

An archive of six postcards from Beatty to Mabel Dupuy of Glendale, Massaschusetts: 1) TLS. 1pg. 5 ½” 3 ¼”. December 10, 1940. New York. A typed letter signed “Bessie Beatty”: “How good of you to send not one but three card! They will make an awfully nice spot in the collection…Thanks too for your vote on the theme song – they’re still coming in so we shall see later.” 2) TLS. 1pg. 5 ½” 3 ¼”. December 27, 1940. New York. A typed letter signed “Bessie Beatty”: “Thank you so much for your Christmas card and for the six pictures of your town. They make a big showing in my collection. Your little family sounds so cozy there around you, the working daughter not very far away…”. 3) TLS. 1pg. 5 ½” 3 ¼”. March 12, 1941. New York. A typed letter signed “Bessie Beatty”: “It was a very slight scowl but even so I knew I wasn’t your disposition but the very bright sun!...I wonder if you still have the snow that blocked our streets for a few days…”. 4) TLS. 1pg. 5 ½” 3 ¼”. February 2, 1944. New York. A typed letter signed “Bessie Beatty”: “How dear of you to remember my birthday…It was indeed a happy day, with Bill well again and the lovely greetings of so many friends. I begin my new year with a high heart.” 5) TLS. 1pg. 5 ½” 3 ¼”. March 31, 1944. New York. A typed letter signed “Bessie Beatty”: “It was sweet of you to send a message of cheer during my illness. It was deeply appreciated, and pleasant to be missed in spite of the excellence way in which Bill and Dick carried on without me…”. 6) TLS. 1pg. 5 ½” 3 ¼”. February 5, 1945. New York. A typed letter signed “Bessie Beatty”: “Your wishes for my birthday were fulfilled – it was a happy day. And your friendly message helped to make it so. Many thanks…”. All the letters are in fine condition with dark signatures.