^#1773 ^Lot 1833 Halbert E. Paine

Union general who lost his leg at the Battle of Port Hudson, and was later elected to Congress. Partly-printed DS, signed “H. E. Paine,” one page, 10.5 x 7.25, November 10, 1887. Ornate engraved stock certificate for the Ivanhoe Mining Company issued to D. W. Middleton, Jr., for 1000 shares, signed at the bottom by Paine as president. In fine condition, with two vertical folds and a uniform shade of mild toning.