American entrepreneur, abolitionist and philanthropist (1795–1873) whose legacy lives on in numerous foundations and institutions, such as Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins University. Partly-printed DS, one page, 10.25 x 6.25, June 13, 1856. Stock certificate issued to R. F. Maynard for four shares in the capital stock of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Signed at the conclusion by Hopkins. In very good to fine condition, with light toning and soiling, and a small bit of ink erosion to one letter of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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