Lot 1005
Hancock, John (1737-1793), President of the Continental Congress 1775-77, 1st Signer of the declaration of Independence, 1st Governor of Massachusetts 1780-85, 1787-93. 7½ x 4½ ALS signed as "Service Partner", Boston, Oct. 12, 1764, to Matthew Woodford, Southampton, requests payment of £1,000 in 30 days to Barnard & Harrison, London merchants for a victualling contract in Nova Scotia. Gouge at right side affects few words, sewn to similar color piece at left side. Excellent example of the most famous signature in America.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
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| Realized $4,000 |
