Stock certificate: 1853 June 17.

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Stock certificate: 1853 June 17.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/26507607

Certificate for 2 shares of railroad stock issued to John C. Crowder, June 17, 1853.

1 item (1 leaf): 14 x 20 cm.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7163871

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Alton and Sangamon Rail Road Company.

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Railroad chartered in 1847, connecting Springfield, Illinois, with Alton, Illinois. Built by Benjamin Godfrey. From the description of Stock certificate: 1853 June 17. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 26507607 ...

Crowder, John C.

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Godfrey, Benjamin, 1794-1862.

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Merchant, financier, philanthropist; merchant marine, War of 1812; founded Monticello Female Seminary, Godfrey, Illinois, 1833; president, Alton and Sangamon Railroad, 1847. From the description of Letter: Monticello [Godfrey, Ill.], to William Martin, Edwardsville, Ill., 1843 Nov. 27. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 31595284 From the description of Letter: Vandalia, [Ill.], to Theron Baldwin, Jacksonville, Ill., 1837 Jan. 5. (Abraham Lincoln Pres...