ROBERT MONTGOMERY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/02/1829 - HFSID 73116
Price: $440.00
ROBERT MONTGOMERY
The English theological poet discusses his "rheumatism in the teeth"
in short note to a friend, signs name in black ink
Autograph Letter signed: "R. Montgomery", 1p addressed on
integral leaf, 4¼x7¼. Addressed on verso in his hand to same party.
Postmarked Even [?], December 2, 1829. To "My Dear Miss
Tooke". In full: "For the last few days I have been a martyr to
the rheumatism [?] in the teeth; should I be well enough I shall have
great pleasure in waiting on you, on Thursday Eve, and remain your very obliging
servant". "P.S. Is your brother returned." English poet Robert Montgomery
(1807-1855) is best known for his 1828 poem, "The Omni-presence of the
Diety", which had attained its 28th edition by 1858. That poem as well as
his 1830 work, "Satan: a Poem", received harsh criticism from Thomas B.
Macaulay, but the censure did not diminish the popularity of his works, which
also included "The Puffiad" (1830), "Oxford" (1831), "The Messiah" (1832) and
"Woman, the Angel of Life" (1833). Also the author of numerous devotions and
theological works, Montgomery became a minister in 1835 and led congregations
in Scotland and England. Paper loss (½x1¾) at lower left of integral leaf,
where wax seal was broken. Remnants of black seal remain. Overall, fine
condition.
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