Maine-born Union major general (1828–1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. He later served as Governor of Maine and president of Bowdoin College. DS, signed “Joshua L. Chamberlain,” one page, 10.5 x 7.25, February 6, 1889. Stock certificate for 100 shares in the New Jersey Construction Company, issued to Edward Crane, signed at the conclusion by Chamberlain as the company’s president. Beautifully double suede matted and framed to an overall size of 19 x 15, with a window in the back for viewing of the reverse. In fine condition, with two vertical folds, one passing through Chamberlain’s middle initial, and slight show-through from docketing on the reverse. RRAuction COA.
