The St. Louis And Iron Mountain Rail Road Company, Arkansas Branch

1870, Missouri. Stock certificate for 50 shares. Red. Vignette of cows at a river below a locomotive on a bridge at top center. Ornate border. Issued to DR. FRANCIS LIEBER. [(1798-1872). German philosopher. In addition to being the first American to take the title of political scientist, Lieber is best known as the author of the Lieber Code during the Civil War, a work which laid the foundation for conventions governing the conduct of troops during wartime.] Blind embossed company seal. Punch and pen cancelled. Revenue stamp affixed. This item is encapsulated and accompanied by a PASS-CO Securities Pass.