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Hetty Green: ‘The Witch of Wall Street’ extends a mortgage

‘The Witch of Wall Street’ extends a mortgage

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‘The Witch of Wall Street’ extends a mortgage

Businesswoman (1834–1916) known for being the first American woman to make a substantial impact on Wall Street. DS, signed “Hettie H. R. Green,” one page, 8 x 10.5, June 30, 1896. Mortgage extension for Sarah A. Tileston “at a rate of four per cent (4%) per annum to July 1st, 1901—and the Gold Clause is hereby eliminated therefrom.” In fine condition, with a couple of ink notations above signature and some light mirroring of text from folding. RR Auction COA.

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