ALS signed “A. E. Burnside,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, Office of the Illinois Central Rail Road Company letterhead, August 25, 1865. Letter to Mr. Rupert, concerning railroad bonds just after the end of the Civil War. In part: "I have decided to give twenty percent bonus, or margin, instead of fifteen, this will make bonds pay 8% per cent per annum, guaranteed by the Indianapolis & Cincinnati Rail RR Co. The security is as good as that of any bond in the U.S." Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 18 x 14. In fine condition.
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