Walter (i.e. Montgomery

Montgomery, Walter (i.e., Richard Tomlinson)

American-born actor (1827-1871). Autograph letter signed. Boston (Massachusetts). 8vo. 1 page. Mounted to larger backing paper.
$ 243 / 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.

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