Lot 818
Hancock, John (1737-93) First Signer of the Declaration of Independence; President of the Continental Congress (1775-77); Governor of Massachusetts (1780-85, 1787-93). Document signed as Governor of Massachusetts, 1p, 11½ x 14¾ in., 6 Oct. 1790. Appointing "James Little Gentleman … Captain of a Company in the second Regiment, first Brigade and fifth Division of the Militia … comprehending the Counties of Plimouth, Marnstable, Bristol, Dukes County & Nantucket". Fine; some toning at right margin and possible small repair; not examined out of frame. Hancock's beautiful bold signature is at center left, under the large, attractive paper seal. Matted with a portrait of Hancock and framed to an overall size of 21¾ x 33 in.; frame has several nicks.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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| Realized $4,140 |
