Maugham, W. Somerset (1874-1965). Typed letter signed ("W.S. Maugham") to Lieutenant P.C. Monahan, The Dorchester, Park Lane, London [Villa Mauresque, St. Jean Cap-Ferrat], 17 November 1955.

1p., 8vo, folds; retains original envelope.

The gin pahit is mentioned many times in Maugham's short stories. In Malay it means "bitter gin" and the drink is also known as gin and bitters, and as pink gin and was a traditional Royal Navy drink.

In full: "Thank you for your charming letter. It was extremely kind of you to write to me; it gave me much pleasure. I am afraid I have forgitten [sic] how to make a gin pahit, but I should say it was just gin and bitters. If you ever happen to be in my part of the world - your ships come often in to Villefranche - you must come and see me."

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Maugham, W. Somerset (1874-1965). Typed letter signed ("W.S. Maugham") to Lieutenant P.C. Monahan, The Dorchester, Park Lane, London [Villa Mauresque, St. Jean Cap-Ferrat], 17 November 1955.

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