Financier (1836–1892) known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, leading to the ‘Black Friday’ stock market crash of September 1869. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, December 29, 1855. Letter to John, in full: “Your kind communication of the 15th instant came duly to hand. I had been expecting a letter for a long time—Should have written ere this had I known your P.O. address. I see by your card that you have established an office in Polo and made your debut in the legal profession and I heartily wish you that over whelming success with which energy and unyielding industry are generally crowned. There is no place however high to which those principal motives may not aspire. I think men ought to aspire high. Our lyceum is progressing finely. We have some interesting debates—they say however that when Jay comes down with his chargers & clear the track, look out for the consequences. Folks are well here. The death of J. W. Fisher caused quite a censation [sic]. It is a solemn consideration that one so young, so promising and so useful should be cut down. We are very busy now. Please write often and oblige.” Upper left corner bears his personal blindstamp. In very good condition, with old tape residue along the top edge, and along the entire central horizontal fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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