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CORNING, Erastus (1794-1872). American businessman. Democratic politician who worked with Lincoln to avoid a Civil War, Mayor of Albany, N.Y. In 1853 he founded the New York Central Railroad Company and served as its first president. Later he purchased land in western New York and what is now known as Corning, New York.
The New York Central Railroad Company. With an original signature of Erastus Corning. Dated August 1, 1853, No. 4599, for $1000, in the State of New York. Issued and punch/stamp cancelled, certificate is in good condition, with fold marks and light edgewear. 20 x 31 cm. Also included: Extended Debt Certificate of "The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company". Debt certificate is dated December 1, 1892, No. 4599, for $1000, issued and punch cancelled. 26 x 17 cm. Corning’s signature is quite nice, cancellation holes barely touch the bottom of the capital” C” and the very top tip of the small “g.”..................$275.00
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