LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 Apr Books, Manuscripts & Autographs #658  / 

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Howard Hughes Autograph Letter Signed "Howard"

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Howard Hughes Autograph Letter Signed Howard
<B>Howard Hughes Autograph Letter Signed</B></I> "<I>Howard</B></I>" to wife Jean Peters with reply. On January 12, 1957, and under assumed names, Howard Hughes secretly married actress Jean Peters at the L & L Motel in Tonopah, Nevada, shortly after her divorce from Stuart Cramer III. Peters had won a trip to Hollywood in 1946 as a prize for taking the title of Miss Ohio State and made her screen debut with Tyrone Power in <I>Captain from Castile</B></I> in 1947. She retired from films when she married Hughes. From 1957 until 1966, they lived in California, and then moved to Las Vegas. Their relationship was a strange one; they lived in separate bedrooms where they communicated through phone calls and notes such as the one offered in this lot. Written sloppily on a legal size yellow lined sheet, no date, no place, Hughes writes: "<I>Dearest Sweetheart, I adore you so much. I just wanted to be sure you are aware of this. My baby we will see each other early tonight so we can permit you to go to bed at 12:00 if you feel sleepy then. I will send you S.S. from T.F. before 11:00 so if you feel well I will be standing by and loving my little "Tinkle-Brook." I have decided that is your name, Howard.</B></I>" Jean replies "<I>Dearest Love I'm studying German. - this week - Will be most happy to see you early tonight. I missed my favorite show - "Trials of O'Brien" I love you very much & send for me before the stream runs dry. Love again J.</B></I>" The mention of this Peter Falk-starring TV show dates the letter to 1965 or 1966. Hughes writes several additional comments. In 1970, Hughes moved to the Bahamas and Peters was granted a divorce in 1971 after having lived separately during most of their marriage. Hughes agreed to pay her a yearly income for twenty years and deeded a Beverly Hills home to her. Fine condition, transcript included.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Small Flat (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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