1869 New Mexico Mining – Gov. Connelly’s Wife Signed Start Price USD 299.99 Current Price USD 299.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, June 30, 2008 End Time Monday, July 07, 2008 Location Battle Ground, Washington See more about '1869 New Mexico Mining – Gov. Connelly’s Wife Signed' Description This auction is for an 1869 New Mexico Mining Company Stock Certificate. On the back of the certificate it is signed by Dolores Perea Connelly. There are some tape markings on the back of the certificate. Otherwise, it is in very good condition. Henry Connelly was born in 1800 in Nelson County, the son of John Donaldson and Frances Connelly. His ancestors in America were heroes of the Revolution, fighting in the patriot armies of Washington, Greene, Morgan, Gates, Lincoln, and Pinckney. President Abraham Lincoln appointed Connelly Governor of New Mexico on September 4, 1861. Connelly was a strong Unionist. In December 1861, he demanded and achieved the repeal of the Slave Act of 1859 which protected slavery in the territory. With the support of Governor Connelly, the Union forces defeated Confederate troops at Peralta in April of 1862. At the end of the Confederate threat, Connelly turned his attention to the Indians. Connelly offered them the choice of life on the reservation or death. In the early stages of the Mexican War, Connelly used his contacts in Santa Fe and Chihuahua City to play a diplomatic role between military forces of Mexico and the United States. After the peace, he permanently settled in New Mexico and in 1849 married a wealthy widow, Dolores Perea. She came from an upper-class family at Bernalillo and had married a rich merchant, José María Chavez of Peralta, just above Los Lunas. Chavez, who owned a vast estate with a sprawling adobe hacienda, was governor of New Mexico when he died in 1844.PLEASE READ PAYMENT AND SHIPPING OPTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING. If there are any questions or concerns prior to bidding, please e-mail us. We ship USPS. A shipping discount will be applied on the purchase of multiple items. Insurance is required on this item. We accept Cashier Checks, Money Orders, and PayPal. We also accept personal checks, but we have the right to hold until they clear the bank if the feedback rating is low. Payment must be received within 10 days of auction's end or transaction may be voided. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE BEWARE! Shipping charges may be high to your location. We will gladly provide shipping rates via e-mail upon request prior to bidding. Payment has to be in US Dollars. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!