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, 9.75 x 6.5, December 6, 1860. Stock certificate for 10 shares in the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-Road Company issued to E. Pittman & Son, signed at the conclusion by Hopkins as the company president. In fine condition, with the usual cancellation holes to the signature.
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