SAMUEL SLOAN, Railroad & Banking Tycoon, Signed RR Check 1871

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SAMUEL SLOAN – Railroad & Banking Tycoon Signed RR Check 1871
SAMUEL “SAM” SLOAN (1817-1907)
Railroad Builder & Banking Tycoon, ally of J. P. Morgan and founder of Citibank, President of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. At his death he was director or officer of 33 corporations including Citibank, Farmers Loan & Trust, United States Trust Co., Western Union Telegraph Co., etc., etc.,
Bold
endorsement signature on back of check to “
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
” as President. Dated 1871 on “
The Mechanics’ National Bank, Newark, NJ.
” Black & white, with large printed George Washing bust U.S. Revenue Stamp RN-C. Usual aging & cut canc.
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