Financier well known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, causing the ‘Black Friday’ stock market crash of September 1869. Partly-printed DS, one page both sides, 15.75 x 8, August 31, 1880. Certificate for one hundred shares of the Capital Stock of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company issued to James Raymond. Signed at the bottom by Gould as the company’s president. A receipt has been affixed to the left edge of the certificate. In very good condition, with central vertical fold, cancellation holes along bottom and left edge, including one under signature, and scattered light toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.
