Lot 1020
Hutchinson, Thomas (1711-1780), Colonial Governor of Massachusetts (1771-1774), Autograph Letter Signed, one page, 6¼ x 7, no place, October 20, no year. To Benjamin Cushing about arranging to meet. Very Fine, small age spot below signature. With non-contemporary engraving in ornate frame 15½ x 13¼.
Estimate 400 - 500
As acting Governor of Massachusetts in 1770, Hutchinson was obliged to order the removal of British soldiers following the Boston Massacre after strong public pressure. He was an ardent and outspoken Loyalist, who left Massachusetts for England in 1774 and had his property confiscated.
Cushing was co-owner of the brig "Providence" which had been seized by the English ship "Beaver" in 1772 for evading import duties. The other British ship patrolling the waters was the "Gaspee", whose officer had been fired upon with what was euphemistically known as the first American action against the British.
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