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JAY COOK D.S.

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JAY COOK D.S.
<b>1278. JAY COOKE </b>(1821 - 1905) American banker whose marketing of government bonds was essential for the financial support of the Union. Cooke was later quite active in railroad and mining ventures. D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., [New York, Jan. 19, 1871], a bold endorsement signature "<i>Jay Cooke & Co</i>" on the verso of a Wells Fargo $50 gold exchange bill made out to Fred D. Stuart. A signature above Cooke's lightly touches it, else very good condition.<b> $150-200</b>