Lot 87
Fargo, James C. -- American Express President Authorizing Contruction of a Railroad in NYC, 42nd St. From Lexington Avenue to the Harlem River. (1829-1915) President of American Express after the death of his brother, William G. Fargo in 1881. Document signed "Jas. C. Fargo," as president of The American Express Company, 14 x 8 ½", New York, May 7, 1895. A document authorizing "…the construction, maintenance, and operation, by the Metropolitan Street Railway Company, of a double track street surface railroad through…Lexington Avenue from 42nd St. to the Harlem River…". The document refers to the creation of the railroad which was the pre-cursor of New York City's subway system. Folds, otherwise fine. Estimate Value $250 - UP
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