American journalist (1851–1902) who cofounded Dow Jones & Company, created The Wall Street Journal, and invented the influential Dow Jones Industrial Average. Engraved DS, one page, 14 x 17, April 1, 1891. A first mortgage bond for the Amity Canal, Reservoir, and Improvement Company, signed twice by Dow as trustee on the reverse. The document retains 15 of its 20 coupons in the lower margin. Intersecting folds, irregular bottom edge from clipped coupons, and punch cancellations, not affecting either signature. RR Auction COA.
