American-born statesman, philanthropist, and financier (1848-1919) of the prominent family of New York millionaires. Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. Astor,” one page, 8 x 6.75, December 9, 1891. Document by which Astor appoints "Percy R. Pyne and George Bliss…my lawful proxies and attorneys for me and in my name, place, and stead, to appear at a Meeting of the Stockholders of The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company." Signed at the conclusion by Astor, and countersigned by Philip Kissam as a witness. In fine condition.
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