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JAY COOKE $75.00
33037-1
(1821 - 1905) American banker whose marketing of government bonds was essential for the financial support of the Union. Cooke was later quite active in railroad and mining ventures.Large bold signature on a card: "Jay Cooke Philad'a Nov. 15 1880". The signature of Union Gen MONTGOMERY MEIGS is pasted to the verso. Very good.
EDWARD FRANCIS HUTTON $175.00
60130-39
(1875 - 1962) American financier and co-founder of E. F. Hutton & Co. T.L.S. "Ed. Hutton", 1p., 4to., Palm Beach, FL, March 13, 1950, to Martha Rountree, journalist with Meet the Press, explaining that an error by his secretary resulted in a statement (included) not being sent earlier. The statement which was made to the Palm Beach Daily News consists of six typed pages. In part: "...The following is an effort on my part to check trends toward State Socialism. I do believe that in America and Great Britain business, as such, has a responsibility in social and moral questions. The facts should be explained, in no uncertain language, to those who work with their hands, and have them feel that they are a part of the system, and not apart from it...we must view with alarm how successfully the politicians in both our countries have built up class legislation and class distinction, dividing our peoples. This is the most dangerous road a man can travel...". Very good.
RICHARD J. GATLING $275.00
50686-1
(1818 - 1903) American businessman and inventor of the precursor of the machine gun, the Gatling gun. His invention was used with great effect during the Civil War, and in some forms is still in use today. Bold signature on a card: "R. J. Gatling Hartford, Conn. Dec.r 2nd 1890". Toned at bottom, closely cut at top, else very good.
CHARLES E. DURYEA $120.00
60608-6
(1861 - 1938) American inventor and manufacturer who, with his brother, built the first gasoline-powered automobile, won the first automobile race, and sold the first commercially-produced American car. Fine lot of nine signatures "Chas. E. Duryea" cut from checks, all generally very good.
JOHN J. ASTOR $600.00
61126-6
(1763 - 1848) American fur trader and financier, Astor grew to become the dominant fur trader in America and built a fortune from investments in government loans and real estate. Manuscript D.S. "J. Astor" on a small slip, [n.p.] Jan. 1828, a receipt in which Astor writes at bottom: "hundred & fourteen 68/100 Dollars J. Astor". Mounted to a card, closely cut at left margin, else very good.
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