American theater manager (1829-1894), most famous for operating Ford's Theatre at the time of the Abraham Lincoln assassination ALS signed “J. T. Ford,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Ford’s Opera Houses letterhead, October 19, 1883. Letter to Mr. Cox, possibly Congressman “Sunset” Cox, a well-known orator of the day. In part: “I rejoice greatly at the announcement of your presence in Baltimore at one last grand rally…We are in peril and want a rallying speech on the necessity of unity for the sake of the Union, give us a big talk. I will work up the meeting and the hurrah.” Intersecting folds, several pencil notations, and some scattered light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
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