Lot 209
Hancock, John (1737-1793), Revolutionary War-date Autograph Letter Signed, one page, 7¾ x 8¾ [Philadelphia] "3 oClock PM, Congress Cham.r [chamber], 20 Augst. 1776". Written as President of the Continental Congress to George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, docketed at the upper left in another hand "To Genl. Washington". In full:
"Sir
Your letter by Express with its several inclosures I yesterday rec'd, & yours by the Post this moment came to hand; I have laid the whole before Congress, & am directed to keep the Express; I shall therefore only by the Return of the Post inclose you two commisss. which please to order to be Deliver’d; Referring all other matters to be sent by the Express
I have the hon to be
Your most Obed. Ser.
John Hancock Prest."
Slight toning at top and bottom where tears have been repaired, including a small one through "ancoc" of Hancock’s signature, still an attractive and important Revolutionary War document. In a custom quarter-leather portfolio with historical background and an engraved portrait.
Estimate 6,000 - 8,000
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