Lot 372
Crocker, Charles (1822-1888) U.S. Railroad Executive and tycoon. Crocker joined Leland Stanford, Mark Hoskins and Collis Huntington in planning and managing construction of the Central Pacific Railroad. He instituted the "coolie system" -- importing cheap Chinese labor and working them to the point of exhaustion. He also served as President of Southern Pacific Railroad.
Document Signed ("Chas Crocker"). Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. As Vice President of the Central Pacific Rail Road. Three pages, 17 x 14", Nevada County, California, August 4, 1884. Being a deed of trust to A.B. Driesbach. Notarized on third page and docketed on verso of third page. Intact seals of the Central Pacific Railroad Company and notary at bottom of second page. Folded with minor foxing and age toning, minor stain at right edge. In very good to fine condition.
In addition to building the Railroad, Crocker was involved in real estate and commercial deals up and down the West Coast -- he and his business partners (known as "The Big Four") were largely responsible for developing the fledgling California economy. This rare document is a great example of Crocker's reach; acting in his position as Vice President at the Central Pacific Railroad, he presides over a land sale. A wonderful opportunity for collectors.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
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