American industrialist and politician (1824–1893) who cofounded the Central Pacific Railroad, served as governor of California, and later established Stanford University. DS, signed “Leland Stanford,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, March 1, 1881. Central Pacific Railroad Co. deed for the sale of a plot of land to A. Montgomery "in the County of Tehama and State of California." Signed at the conclusion by Stanford as president of Central Pacific. Impressively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and plaque to an overall size of 36 x 24, with a window in the backing for viewing the reverse. In fine condition.
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