Colorful American financier (1834–1872) who made his fortune on army contracts during the Civil War. He was shot and killed after becoming involved in a scandalous romantic triangle. Ink signature, “James Fisk, Jr.,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1 slip affixed to a slightly larger card. In fine condition, with moderate spreading to portions of ink in signature. RR Auction COA.
