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Utica & Waterville Railroad Stock with John Butterfield Autograph [152565]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Wells Fargo & Express Co's Memorabilia Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Utica & Waterville Railroad Stock with John Butterfield Autograph [152565]
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This item SOLD at 2023 Feb 19 @ 10:09UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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John Butterfield autograph as president of the Utica and Waterville RR Co on stock #275 for 6 shares issued to Elliott Dec 25 1866. Signed boldly by Butterfield. Much has been written on Butterfield, one of the most important men involved in the Stagecoach and mail business in the 19th century. He partnered with Wells and Fargo for one of the largest staging companies of all time and his importance as a senior mover and shaker in those businesses is unquestioned. Please see our lengthy paper on our website on the American Express company and wells Fargo. This piece is framed and matted along with ephemera in 18 x20" frame

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Provenance: Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum