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George Francis Train Writes ALS Rambling On About Gold And The Stock Market

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George Francis Train Writes ALS Rambling On About Gold And The Stock Market
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George Francis Train (March 24, 1829 – January 5, 1904). Eccentric businessman. ALS 2 pages. Sherman House, Chicago, March 29, 1864. Dear Edmund C. Stedman, Esq. Had no time to write you in N.Y., shall be off for two weeks. Ask Durant to give you a book and take your cue from him. The subtrain will go like wild fire. The Book will answer your inquiry. Geo. Francis Train” On the verso, Train has written another missive on gold and the stock market…“Gold will go to 45 and 50 and Chase will hold it there - stocks will tumble 20% in three weeks. Keep on the short side…. Tell Robinson and your friend that there are these kinds of notes. Meet her by moonlight alone. G.F.T.” Excellent.