| REF. NO. | DENOMINATION | DESCRIPTION | NO.ISSUED | CONDITION | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 101 | shares | 18[56], black | #1058 | VF | $150 |
Springfield, Mt. Vernon & Pittsburgh Rail Road Company
Incorporated in Ohio by 1856. President was Columbus Delano.
Capital $3,000,000 in shares of $50.
1856
Description
Columbus Delano, 1809-1896, politician, statesman, lawyer and banker, 11th United States Secretary of the Interior under President Grant, organised Yellowstone as a Federally funded national park, heavily involved with ‘Indian Affairs’ during the 1870’s. Resigned amid accusations of corruption in 1875 and retired to practice law. <I>Somewhat toned, fine and rare. Only 2 examples recorded by Cox.