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Susquehanna Bridge Certificates (2) [130257]

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Stock & Bond - Transportation Start Price:120.00 USD Estimated At:240.00 - 500.00 USD
Susquehanna Bridge Certificates (2)  [130257]
SOLD
160.00USDto t******2+ buyer's premium (40.00)
This item SOLD at 2022 Jun 05 @ 11:39UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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1) #368 for $100 per share issued to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania "for erecting a Permanent Bridge over the River Susquehanna, at or near McCall's Ferry..." Signed by president Jonas Preston. He was in Whiskey Insurrection as a volunteer surgeon. When he died, he left his $400,000 fortune to erect and maintain a retreat for the relief of indigent married women of good character. 2) # 959 for one share to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. "...for erecting a Bridge over the west branch of Susquehanna at the Town of Lewisburg..." Signed by president William Hayes. He was a leading property owner and citizen of Lewisburg. State:Pennsylvania City: Date:1814, 1818 Provenance: Ken Prag Collection