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Robert E. Lee and Millard Fillmore: Signed Railroad Bond....
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Description
Robert E. Lee and Millard Fillmore: Signed Railroad Bond. It would be difficult to imagine a stranger combination than Confederate General Robert E. Lee and "doughface" President Millard Fillmore, but their autographs both appear on this $1000 bond for the "Hudson & Berkshire Rail-Road Co." It measures 14" x 13.5" and is printed on a delicate parchment-like paper. Dated September 15, 1848, it is signed by the president of the railroad and by its Comptroller, Millard Fillmore. Three of its interest-bearing "warrants" have been redeemed. The back side is inscribed: "Owned & held by/ R E Lee/ Bt Col. U.S.A." Lee worked at Fort Hamilton in New York in 1842, as a military engineer. In 1848, he was working in Baltimore. Four cancellation marks run through the Fillmore signature. Lee's signature is unaffected and in excellent condition.Auction Info
2016 September 17 Lincoln and His Times A joint Auction by Heritage Auctions and The Rail Splitter in Recognition of the 20th Anniversary of The Railsplitter Americana & Political Grand Format Auction - Dallas #6163 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2016
17th
Saturday
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