1894, Territory of Montana. Stock certificate for 1 share. Red. Issued to and signed on verso by Oliver Ames 2nd. (1831-1895). Financier; Son of Oakes Ames. Ames served as the traveling salesman, foreman and manager of Oliver Ames & Sons. Upon the death of his father Oakes Ames, Oliver II was left with the responsibility of settling and managing his estate, proving him to be an exceptional financier. Stamp cancelled and very fine.

1873. $1,000 second mortgage bond bearing 8% interest. Black with green overprint and attached purple seal. Vignette of steam locomotive crossing a railroad bridge, smaller steam locomotive at bottom. Litho. Coupons at bottom. Signed on front as trustee by OLIVER AMES II (1831 - 1895). Son of Oakes Ames. Ames served as the traveling salesman, foreman and manager of Oliver Ames & Sons. Upon the death of his father Oakes Ames, Oliver II was left with the responsibility of settling and managing his estate, proving him to be an exceptional financier. A fine southern railroad related item signed by Ames. Uncancelled and Extremely Fine