HEMINGWAY, ERNEST. Autograph Letter Signed, "Ernest," to Erl Roman, boasting about recent fishing accomplishments. 4 pages, two 4to sheets written in pencil, usual folds, minor browning. [Key West], 26 June no year E1,500/2,500 ". . . Caught that

HEMINGWAY, ERNEST. Autograph Letter Signed, "Ernest," to Erl Roman, boasting about recent fishing accomplishments. 4 pages, two 4to sheets written in pencil, usual folds, minor browning. [Key West], 26 June no year E1,500/2,500 ". . . Caught that Mako in 35 minutes not 55. Heran out 350 yards and we thought he was a large tuna until he jumped leaped 20 feet clear 3 times - was dark blue in the back and silver on sides and belly - beautiful fish - we had him practically dead when we grabbed him . . . He never made a move when the gaff went in.I expected him to raise hell but he was whipped. He weighed 785 on tested scales was 10 feet 4 inches long 84 inches in girth . . ."