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Lot #252
John Hancock

Hancock authorizes a vessel's 1767 voyage

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Hancock authorizes a vessel's 1767 voyage

Partly printed DS, filled out in Hancock’s hand and signed in the body “John Hancock,” one page, 9 x 4.5, April 30, 1767. A bill of lading. In part: “Shipped by the Grace of God, in good Order and well Condition’d, by John Hancock, and in and upon the good Sloop called the Sally whereof is Master, under God, for this present Voyage, James Dickey, and now riding at Anchor in the Harbour of Boston and by God’s Grace bound for Annapolis Royally to lay, Fifty-One Baggs of Breads being mark’d and number’d as in the Margin, and are to be deliver’d in the like good Order.” In fine condition, with a rough left edge. A wonderful document with more than 40 words in Hancock’s hand. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #365 - Ended January 13, 2011





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