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Elaine Steinbeck autograph letter signed, dated 27 December (no year), sending Christmas greetings to Mary Morgan, her husband John Steinbeck's typist. On her personalized note card, Elaine writes in part, ''...John gave David a Knights' suit of armour, complete with a plumed helmet, and dubbed him 'Sir David' - and he was thrilled to bits!...every member of the family felt glorious & mellow. J & I are going to Sag [Harbor] for the New Year week-end. At midnight John will fire the cannon (after having assured the neighbors the Russians aren't coming)...'' Card measures 5.75'' x 5.5'' unfolded. Near fine condition.