1880, New York. $100 Income Mortgage Bond in the Ogdensburgh and Lake Champlain Railroad Company bearing 6% interest. Gray/Black with embossed orange company seal attached at bottom center. Nice detailed close-up on period steam locomotive at top center. Signed on verso as trustee by STUYVESANT FISH (1851 - 1923); Railroad executive. Fish was a member of a politically prominent New York family, his father having served as Ulysses Grant's Secretary of State. Fish himself was a prominent and successful businessman, holding executive positions in many companies. While he was President of the Illinois Central Railroad (1887 - 1906), it became one of the most prosperous railroads in the U.S. Fish's large signature is fresh and clear. Coupons at right. Uncancelled.

1870, Oregon. Partly-printed bank check drawn on the North Pacific Transportation Company payable to Geo. W. Wirdler in the amount of $374.63. Signed as maker by BEN HOLLADAY (1819 - 1887). Financier; Railroad and Express Company organizer. Founded the California, Oregona and Mexican Steamship Co. and the Northern Pacific Transportation Co. Orange imprinted revenue at center. Uncancelled and extremely fine.