American lawman (1849-1919) who, among other posts, served as sheriff of Deadwood, South Dakota. A friend of Theodore Roosevelt, Bullock served as a captain in 'Grigsby's Cowboy Regiment' of the Rough Riders; Roosevelt later appointed him US Marshal for South Dakota. DS, one page, 11 x 7.75, February 26, 1887. Stock certificate for 1000 shares of capital stock of the U. S. Grant Mining Company issued to John Guild, signed at the conclusion by Bullock as president of the company. In fine condition, with two vertical folds and mild foxing.
Shortly after settling in rough and rowdy Deadwood in 1876, Bullock took control of the lawless town as their first Sheriff. Beyond law enforcement, he also worked to boost the economy by better organizing mining efforts, encouraging local business, and developing the ranching industry. By 1887, he had helped turn it in to a prosperous, steady mining town. A handsome certificate from one of the west's finest lawmen, referred to by Roosevelt as, 'a true Westerner, the finest type of frontiersman.' RR Auction COA.
