Prominent politician, lawyer, writer, and businessman (1822-1907) who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1861 to 1863. DS, one page, 15.5 x 24, February 15, 1872. Attractive first mortgage gold-bearing bond for the Houston Great Northern Railroad for $1000, signed at the conclusion by Galusha A. Grow as president. Carrying a rate of 7%, the bond features attractive vignettes of a locomotive and men unloading a horse-drawn wagon, engravings that juxtapose the old and new methods of transportation. The lower portion retains a total of 53 coupons. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 22 x 31. In fine condition.
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