Lot 1067
Todd's Express, handwritten agreement (three legal size pages with original ribbon tie, no cover) between bankers Page, Bacon & Co. of San Francisco and Charles A. Todd of Stockton, dated "April 22, 1852", and setting forth the terms of acquisition and purchase by Todd of "…all the property, goods, chattels, fixtures, buildings, and other effects… being situate at Stockton, Sonora, Moquolumne Hill and San Jose… of the late firm of Reynolds, Todd & Co." (with Alexander H. Todd, no relation), minor wrinkling of the paper from moisture, toning along one edge, F.-V.F., ex-Nathan.Estimate $200 - 300.
The full text of this agreement is quoted in Nathan's Franks of Western Expresses (pages 266-267). C. A. Todd's Express continued in business for nearly a year and a half before Todd sold out to Wells Fargo in September of 1853.
Realized: $500