Jay Cooke Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JAY COOKE
Born: August 10, 1821 in Sandusky, Ohio
Died: February 16, 1905 in Ogontz, Pennsylvania
Biography
Financier Jay Cooke (1821-1905) marketed government bonds for financing the Civil War, raising over $2,000,000 in 1861, following the battle of Bull Run. He served as fiscal agent for the U.S. Treasury (1862-1864, 1865) and after the war, financed the construction of western railroads. Problems in building the Northern Pacific Railroad (the second transcontinental railroad) forced Cooke to close Jay Cooke & Co., sparking the financial crisis of 1873. He later recouped his fortune with silver mines in Utah in 1878 and 1879 and investments in real estate in the West.
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JAY COOKE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/05/1902 - HFSID 35536Letter signed by Jay Cooke, dated February 5, 1902, addressed to Robert Goebel. Cooke mentions sending his autograph and a copy of the magazine Era, highlighting its interest to Goebel and friends from Pine Grove.Price: $1,200.00
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JAY COOKE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/27/1900 - HFSID 81312Letter. Autograph Letter Signed by Jay Cooke, dated February 27, 1900, addressed to Miss Bennett, discussing her stepping down from the Ogontz School due to illness, expressing support for her contributions and the school's future.
Sale Price $995.00
$1,200.00
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JAY COOKE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/01/1902 - HFSID 31186Letter dated July 1, 1902, signed by Jay Cooke, discussing a correspondence with O. P. Girmley. The letter mentions Mr. Butter and refers to documents Cooke keeps. Authored on stationery from Eildon, Cooke’s residence in Ogontz, Pennsylvania.
Sale Price $995.00
$1,200.00
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JAY COOKE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/10/1880 - HFSID 81311Autograph letter signed: "Jay Cooke", dated November 10, 1880, on imprinted letterhead addressed to W.J. Barney in Chicago. The letter discusses sales and acknowledges existing transactions, reflecting Cooke's financial dealings following the 1873 crisis.
Sale Price $995.00
$1,200.00
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JAY COOKE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/19/1901 - HFSID 218037Letter signed by Jay Cooke, discussing his grandson's improvement from an illness, dated December 19, 1901. Accompanied by the original stamped envelope addressed by Cooke. Includes a personal message expressing gratitude for his grandson's recovery.
Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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JAY COOKE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 81314Autograph sentiment signed by Jay Cooke stating, "Your letter of 10th inst/is rec'd/Jay Cooke." Cooke, a significant financier during the Civil War, served as fiscal agent for the U.S. Treasury and later financed western railroads.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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JAY COOKE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 86936Card signed by Jay Cooke contains a sentiment stating, “Sincerely yours,” written in another hand. Cooke, an American financier known for marketing government bonds during the Civil War, faced financial difficulties after the Panic of 1873 and railroad issues.
Price: $320.00
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JAY COOKE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 23316Card signed by Jay Cooke includes the sentiment "For Autographic Purposes only". Cooke, an American financier known for marketing government bonds during the Civil War and financing railroads, experienced financial ups and downs throughout his career.
Price: $380.00
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JAY COOKE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 03/30/1868 - HFSID 265819Check signed by Jay Cooke, dated March 30, 1868, for $252.24, marked "Jay Cooke & Co" and payable to "Theo. Kitchen Cash'r". Cooke was a financier known for marketing government bonds during the Civil War and financing railroads.
Sale Price $995.00
$1,200.00
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JAY COOKE - BILL OF EXCHANGE SIGNED 01/19/1871 - HFSID 261524Bill of exchange signed by Jay Cooke twice on verso, dated January 19, 1871. Payable to Fred D. Stuart Jr. for $50 in U.S. Gold Coin. Endorsed by Stuart and Z. Richards on verso, featuring a 2-cent Internal Revenue stamp.
Sale Price $845.00
$1,000.00
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JAY COOKE - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 250537Clipped signature slip from financier Jay Cooke, bearing his handwritten inscription "autograph/Jay Cooke" on ruled paper, being mounted to green paper and including pencil notations on the verso, representing his role in financing the Civil War and western railroads.
Price: $320.00
