Lot 1065
Hancock, John (1737-1793), American merchant, statesman and noted patriot; president of the 2nd Continental Congress.
As President of the Continental Congress, 11½" x 8½", November 6, 1776, a commission for Elijah Vors to the rank of major; usual folds, script light but legible, Hancock's signature very bold with the usual flourish; archivally repaired splits, Very Good. Professionally matted and framed with a portrait and a descriptive plaque; overall 31" x 19".
Estimate $7,500 - 10,000
A FINE 1776 HANCOCK DOCUMENT.
Expertization: Kenneth Rendell COA.
John Hancock served as a member of the Continental Congress from 1775-1780. At the time this document was written, the spirits of the American citizens were quite low after numerous British victories. It was during this period that Hancock, his wife and their newborn daughter abandoned Philadelphia and moved to Maryland.
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