Autograph of Johns Hopkins

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 x 6.25, June 3, 1858. Stock certificate for 25 shares in the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-Road Company issued to John H. Ehlen, signed at the conclusion by John Hopkins as the company's president. In very good to fine condition, with light dampstaining, and the usual cancellation holes touching Hopkins' signature.(С 766)