STAN LAUREL LETTERHEAD - 1111 Franklin Ave., Santa Monica, CA - TYPEWRITTEN

                August 10th.'53.
My Dear Lawrie & Jeanette [Lorraine]:-
                Thanks yours of the 4th.inst.
Nice to hear from you again & to know alls well with you. Too bad you have had such a lousey summer - what's the matter with poor old England? Old Sod do'nt seem to like us anymore. To hell with him, we'll buy Sun lamps! sorry to note Bus. has'nt been good, but pleased it has'nt affected you. However, I realise it has'nt been any fun playing to empty seats, that can really knock down your Morale. We are coming over for Bernard Delfont again, but do'nt know to what extent Bill Marsh has to do with it, as he has not yet entered into the transaction, all our negotiations have been direct with Bernard Delfont, we have no correspondence with Bill Marsh at all are the deal. It seems strange, as he did all the business with us for the last tour. As far as the supporting Bill is concerned, that matter is entirely out of our hands, we are merely engaged for a certain period & have to play on any bill he chooses. We have nothing to say as to who we would like or dislike, we have no choice whatsoever. I can only suggest that you contact the Delfont Office & see what happens & I will personally hold good thoughts for you. Our reason for going direct to Dublin is, we are not allowed to enter Eng. until Oct.5th. & as we a pen the 19th. we have'nt time to get ready, being a new act, scenery to make, rehearsals etc. Its a nuisance, but the only way we can manage it. We leave here this Aug.30th. sail from New York Sept.3rd. SS "America", due in Cobh, Eire. the 9th. then train to Dublin. Got a big laugh out of your drawing Lawrie, it's very cute. All for now, busy as hell packing, seems like we'll never get through with so many other things to do.
    Eda sends love & best. Hope to see you soon.
                Bye & Bless.
Stan Signature



PERMIT TO REENTER THE UNITED STATES - United States of America - FILE NO. A2 068 661

PURSUANT to provisions of section 223 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, this permit is issued to bearer,
                STAN LAUREL

an alien previously lawfully admitted to the United States, to reenter the United States, if otherwise admissible, as a nonquota immigrant.

    PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF BEARER
AGE: 63
HEIGHT: 5' 9"
WEIGHT: 157
COMPLEXION: FAIR
HAIR: AUBURN
EYES: BLUE
SEX: M
MARITAL STATUS: Married
IDENTIFICATION MARKS: RIGHT FOREFINGER MAIMED
COUNTRY OF WHICH A CITIZEN: ENGLAND
COUNTRY OF BIRTH: ENGLAND
COUNTRY OF DESTINATION: ENGLAND

Stan Laurel Signature
ISSUED AT: LOS ANGELES, CALIF. AUGUST 20, 1953
The validity of this permit expires: AUGUST 20, 1954


STAN LAUREL LETTERHEAD - 1111 Franklin Ave., Santa Monica, CA - TYPEWRITTEN

                August 24th.'53.
Dear Ed [Patterson]:-
    I have just ordered a book for you, entitled, "Pictorial History Of Motion Pictures", & it will be sent to you to-day. It will not be air mailed, so imagine you should receive it in about 5 to 6 weeks (Parcel Post). I hope you like & enjoy it. I have never seen it, so got a copy for my library too. I just received the first half of our tour list & we shall be playing Hippodrome Brighton, opening February 8th.'54. so will look forward to meeting you then. I ordered the book over the phone, so was unable to write my compliments in it. I will do so when I see you.
    All for now Ed. A mad house here with the last minute rush dept.
    Bye & God Bless.
                Sincerely always:-
Stan Signature

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