ALS from the American blues pianist, the embodiment of New Orleans blues and boogie woogie. Signed “Jack,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 11.5, personal letterhead, January 21, 1982. Letter to Brenda Bell. In part (spelling and grammar retained): “My dear love why I did not give you more money you said not to I did not no why did you say that I was thinging that you did not whant no more money from me so I did not seand to you no more money I did not no what was rong at the time you said that as I say I felt so bad I did not think that you love me annymore”. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope for the letter, addressed in Dupree’s hand, as well as a sheet of European tour information in another hand, with handwritten comments by Dupree. And together with a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Dupree behind his piano, signed in black felt tip, “Champion Jack Dupree, 1990.” In overall fine condition.