Lot 116
Hancock, John (1737-1793) Signer of the Declaration of Independence; President of the Continental Congress during the debates about and the signing of the Declaration of Independence; Governor of Massachusetts. Partly-printed Document Signed as Governor of Massachusetts, one page, 12 x 15½ in., Boston, Sept. 1, 1784. Appointing "Joseph Sears Gentleman…First Lieutenant of the sixth Company commanded by Captain Isaiah Hall in the first Regiment of Militia in the County of Barnstable whereof Enoch Hallet Esqr. is Colonel…." Countersigned by John Avery as Secretary. Laid paper has some fold wear and separations; a vertical fold passes through the tail of the "J" in "John". The paper seal is intact at upper left and the signature is a beautiful example. Archivally matted and framed with an engraving of Hancock to an overall size of 19 x 29 in. An impressive display item.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.
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