American-born actor (1827-1871). Autograph letter signed. Boston (Massachusetts). 8vo. 1 page. Mounted to larger backing paper.
$ 236 / 220 €
(92254/BN61285)
Unable to keep an appointment due to illness: "Thou art e'en as I am unfortunate, ecce signum - I am to spoil all I am sick in bed. Always yours [...]". - In 1871, Montgomery had played several Shakespearean roles at on the Boston stage. - On stationery with embossed letterhead "St. James Hotel" and collector's note to backing paper, light inkstains and duststains, traces of old mounting on the verso.