Letter to David Baldwin from James Baldwin

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In this typewritten letter from James Baldwin, to "Dear brother" (David according to his sister, Paula), he discusses the progress of "Beale Street" and an offer on "Another Country". This letter also includes a new poem written by Baldwin titled, "Jimmy's Blues".

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