Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Co. First Mortgage Registered Gold Bond

Description:

"Number 6, Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Co. First Mortgage, 5 Per Cent, $5000 Registered Gold Bond" (6 of 30). The bond is printed in printed in red, green, and black ink on white paper that is watermarked "Broun-Green Beaver Bond." It has a decorative engraved green border with engraved images at the top that depict Lady Liberty and other figures that represent American industry and a bountiful harvest. Black, Old-English style text shows the company name, "Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Co." and lists the terms of the bond issuance and repayment. The bond has been signed by "Harris T. Dunbar, President," and "Frederick C. Slee, Secretary," and is dated March 15, 1904. The 20-year bonds were due for repayment on March 15, 1924. A round, embossed company seal is located near the lower left corner of the bond. The verso contains blank spaces which have handwritten text that show the date and name in whom the bond was registered along with the signature of the company Treasurer. Other handwritten text and notes showed subsequent bond ownership reassignments with signatures.

Date Issued:

1904-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Company and Mortgage Bonds

Subject Name:

Dunbar, Harris T., Slee, Frederick C., Dunbar, Lucilla H., and Dunbar, Oliver E.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/201C3E6E-F1CD-4219-AB38-804483754010