Union general and onetime commander of the Army of the Potomac (1824–1881); the distinctive whiskers he sported gave rise to the word ‘sideburns.’ Handsome DS, signed “A. E. Burnside,” one page both sides, 15.75 x 13, July 15, 1870. Engraved first mortgage bond in the value of $1000 issued by the United States Freehold Land and Emigration Company, signed on the reverse docketing area by Burnside as a trustee. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a Holland revenue stamp, mild overall toning, pencil notations, and scattered creases and wrinkles. The United States Freehold Land and Emigration Company promoted emigration, particularly from Holland and Germany, to the 500,000 acre Costilla Estate in the San Luis Valley, Colorado Territory. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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