Actor and country music performer Gene Autry letter typed on his stationery dated May 23, 1956 to Carmine Santullo, Ed Sullivan’s right hand man passing on his regrets for not being able to appear on June 24 to celebrate the eighth anniversary of the Ed Sullivan show and “…to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ or ‘Happy Anniversary.’” 7.25 X 10.5. Accompanied by its original mailing envelope. Very good condition.

Autry who besides being a prolific singer, songwriter and actor was also a rodeo performer and from 1961 to 1997 owner of the California Angels major league baseball team (besides owning a television station and several radio stations.)

SEE ALSO MY LISTING OF SHIRLEY BOOTH LETTER REGARDS ED SULLIVAN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION