Naugatuck Railroad Co. Bridgeport, CT 1849 Check #104 Mrs. A. Bishop Signed

Description: Welcome to my listing for:Naugatuck Railroad Co. Bridgeport, CT 1849 Check #104 Mrs. A. Bishop Signed Mrs. A. Bishop (wife ? - Julia Ann Tomlinson Bishop?) related to William Darius Bishop (1827 - 1907) son of Alfred Bishop (1798-1849) one of the builders of the New York and New Haven Railroad. William graduated Yale in 1849, was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th district from 1857 to 1859. He also was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1872, and in the Connecticut Senate from 1866 to 1874, and from 1877 to 1878. He was the president of the Naugatuck Railroad Company from approx. 1883- 1893 as well as the Vice President and President of the New York and New Haven Railroad Company. He was a founder of the Eastern Railroad Association and its president until the time of his death.The Naugatuck Railroad has a long history in Connecticut, with the original railroad chartered in 1845 and opening in 1849. The railroad ran from Bridgeport to Winsted, following the Naugatuck River. It changed ownership several times due to economic changes, and in 1887 the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad leased the line. By 1906, the railroad was fully owned by the New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Showing barely any signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Slight, if any expected fold creases from posting. Has a clean barely noticeable "+" shape cut cancel near center. No major issues to note. Neat & legible writing. Eye-catching typeface / font. Will display well in your collection. Overall, in very good condition. You will receive the exact sheet shown in the photos. It measures approx. 3 1/4" x 7 1/4" **Ships flat** **Shipped securely in a poly sleeve, sandwiched with chipboard, inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking** Click HERE to see other Naugatuck Railroad items that I have available here on eBay. Click HERE to see matchbooks that I have available here on eBay. Click HERE to see billheads that I have available here on eBay. Click HERE to see letterheads that I have available here on eBay. For U.S. based orders, the shipping cost for the first purchase is $4.00 and no extra cost for additional flat items such as billheads, letterheads, tickets, patches, post cards, trade cards, stock certificates purchases shipped in the same package. I have over 42,000 unique items here on eBay - Click HERE to visit my eBay store & save with combined shipping for multiple buys:For U.S. based orders, on a PC, use the "add to cart" feature to select multiple items and before paying. If the cart is not combining shipping costs upon check out, I will refund excess shipping fees paid on multiple individual purchases as I pack your order the following morning.I have enjoyed buying and selling great looking vintage quality collectibles for over 40 years. I hope that you enjoy them as much as I have while owning them. Unless noted otherwise, all items I offer here on eBay are original and are not reproductions. Please have a look the provided photos for condition as they are part of the item description and contact me with any questions BEFORE bidding or making a purchase.All items are securely packed and are shipped mostly via USPS. Please rely on my 25+ yr. 7,700+ 99.9% feedback rating as a guide to your buying decision. I hope that all is well with you and your family and thanks for stopping by! - Jerry

Price: 34.99 USD

Location: Norwalk, Connecticut

End Time: 2025-01-26T02:09:54.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4 USD