Archives International Auctions Auction 95 July 23, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 95 100 July 23, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Minnesota 440 440 Saint Paul and Sioux City Rail Road Co. 1871 I/C Stock Certificate Minnesota, 1871. 100 Shares I/C 3.5% Special Stock Certificate, S/N 152, Black text with black border, green undertint, Train passing on tracks at top center, Adhesive internal revenue stamp at top right corner, Cancelled in red ink at center. Fine condition with archival repairs at top right. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $45-80 Missouri 441 441 Saint Louis & Iron Mountain Railroad Co. 1857 I/C State Bond Missouri, 1857. $1000 I/C 6% Coupon Bond, Black text with thin black border with 33 coupons attached, countryside scenes at left and right borders, Allegorical man reclining an at bottom center. POCs over signatures and seal. VG condition with some toning and staining, split down center, and has been mounted on thick cardstock. Signed by Robert Marcellus Stewart (March 12, 1815 – September 21, 1871) who was the 14th Governor of Missouri from 1857 to 1861, during the critical years just prior to the American Civil War. Stewart was a delegate to the state constitutional convention in 1845, and served as a member of the state senate for ten years. In 1856 Trusten Polk was elected as governor; and then U.S. Senator at the beginning of 1857. Polk opted for the Senate, and Stewart then ran for the governorship. He won the August election and was installed as governor in October 1857. When Stewart left office in January 1861, he urged Missouri to adopt an armed neutrality in the impending Civil War and not to provide men or arms to either side though his own preference was for preserving the Union. Rarely seen in any condition. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $110-180 New York 442 442 Carthage and Adirondack Railway Co., 1892, I/C Bond Accumulation New York, 1892. Lot of 70+ $1000 I/C 4% Coupon Bonds, All have black print on green border and underprint, Orange column at left or bond with Steer vignette and locomotive, Bonds range from Fine to VF+ condition, ABNC. (70+). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted3 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-400