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Fragments of a 19th Century Speculative Scheme
A garbled Civil War era reminiscence outlines Ho Jry Gould as a driven figure who influenced investors in a grand but dubious project. It references financiers, a New York Sun endorsement, and a plan involving public markets and property ownership, with scattered notes on leadership and national finance.
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Ho Jry Gould
Gouipn
New York
Gould
Spotom
Winard
Ineely