TAYLOR, MOSES
MOSES TAYLOR (1806-1882). Taylor was one of New York's most prominent bankers who supported the coal and iron industries, as well as railroads and telegraphs. During the Panic of 1837, he bought stock at a low price and continued to make money through banking, where he was noted for his large cash reserves. A shaky, though ultimately successful business in the import business led Taylor to become involved with Cyrus Field in his Atlantic Cable venture. Taylor served as the company's treasurer throughout its period of failure and near-collapse, until the company finally proved successful.
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Detroit, Hillsdale & South-Western R.R. Co. - Issued To Moses Taylor
TAYLOR, MOSES
1880, Michigan. Stock for 125 shares issued to but not signed by Moses Taylor. Black/White. Top center engraved vignette of a train crossing a bridge. Punch and stamp cancelled. Very fine.
Catalog: # SB-3275
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Union Iron & Coal Company Signed Twice By Moses Taylor
TAYLOR, MOSES
1854, Pennsylvania. $500 Bond bearing 7% interest in the Union Iron and Coal Co. Black with ornate borders. Blue embossed company seal attached at bottom left. Signed as president and again as trustee on verso by MOSES TAYLOR (1806 - 1882); Banker; Capitalist. A shaky, though ultimately successful business in the import business lead Taylor to become involved with Cyrus Field in the latter's Atlantic Cable venture. Taylor served as the company's treasure throughout its period of failure and near-collapse, until the company finally proved successful. He later was involved in many banking activities and became known for holding large cash reserves. Taylor's signature is dark and fresh. Very fine condition. Uncancelled.
Catalog: # SB-4262
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