Lot 204
Hancock, John & Adams, Samuels (1737-93) and (1722-1803), Signers of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts. Partly printed Document Signed as Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, Boston, February 10, 1790, 1 pg., 17½ x 11 in. Appointing "Nathaniel Ames of Dedham to be one of the Justices to keep the Peace in our County of Suffolk for the team of seven years, if, during that, he shall behave well in the same office…." John Hancock's beautiful signature is at upper left, under the paper seal. Samuel Adams signs ("S. Adams") on the verso, acknowledging that Ames had taken the necessary oaths of office. John Avery signs as Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on the front bottom. The fold to the right of Hancock's signature is cleanly split to the center and there are a few other partial fold splits. Other than these easily-repaired splits and light toning, the document is very attractive and ideal for framing.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
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