Stage actor (1845-1930) at Ford’s Theatre who performed in “Our American Cousin,” and witnessed the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the escape of John Wilkes Booth. Fountain pen signature, “Sincerely yours, W. J. Ferguson, 6/8/96,” on an off-white 5 x 2.75 W. W. Downard, Sioux City, Iowa collector card. In fine condition, with mild toning. RRAuction COA.
