This rare Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway company stock certificate was issued to and signed by Jay Gould in 1887 on the back.

Railroad magnate and financier Jay Gould (1836 - 1892) is often regarded as one of the most notorious figures in American capitalism history. Gould quickly made a name for himself by acquiring and consolidating struggling railroads. His aggressive tactics and shrewd business acumen allowed him to amass a vast fortune, significantly shaping the landscape of the American rail system during the late 19th century. Despite being labeled a "robber baron" for his cutthroat business practices and manipulation of stock markets, Gould's legacy is marked by his role in expanding the railroad network and influencing the economic development of the United States. He passed away in 1892, leaving behind a complex legacy that continues to spark debate among historians and economists.

The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway was founded in 1870 in Junction City Kansas. A Missouri Kansas and Texas train was famously robbed by the Dalton Gang on July 14th 1892 in Adair, Indian Territory.