Union general and onetime commander of the Army of the Potomac; his distinctive whiskers were dubbed “sideburns” in his honor. DS, signed “A. Burnside,” one page both sides, 14 x 6.25, Indianapolis and Vincennes Railroad Company letterhead, April 28, 1869. Stock certificate, for 1000 shares of $50.00 of capital stock of the Indianapolis and Vincennes Railroad Company issued to Burnside, and signed at the bottom in black ink, as the company’s president. Usual cancellation holes, cancellation cut through portion of signature, and some scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
