JASON “JAY” GOULD (May 27, 1836 – December 2, 1893) was a leading American
railroad developer and speculator. History has portrayed him as one of the
ruthless robber barons of the Gilded Age, whose success at business made him
one of the richest men of his era. In
1859, Gould began speculative investing by buying stocks in small railways and
engaged in stock manipulation.
Ultimately, Gould took control of the Erie Railroad and became its
president. In another situation, the
Panic of 1873 left the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Co. in receivership
and it was leased to Gould from 1880 to 1888.
Offering a beautifully designed stock certificate, 7 ¾ x 11
½, signed by Gould as President and H.B. Hensou, Secretary, for 100 shares of
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Co. stock to W.E. Connor. Verso includes a stamp of “Jay Gould,” the appointing
of C.E. Silkworth as attorney to transfer the said stock on April 12, 1880.
Folds, toning, cancellation holes with one touching Gould’s
last name.
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