Partly-printed DS filled out in Hancock’s hand but unsigned, one page, 9 x 4.5, October 20, 1762. A bill of landing filled out by Hancock, incorporating his last name in “Thomas Hancock,” countersigned at the conclusion by Ephraim Dean as master of the ship Lark, in full: "Shipped by the Grace of God, in good Order and well Condition'd, by Thomas Hancock by order of Sir Jeffery Amherst in and upon the good Ship called the Lark whereof is Master, under God, for this present Voyage, Ephraim Dean and now riding at Anchor in the Harbour of Boston and by God's Grace bound for Louisbourg to say, Eleven Hogsheads Stone Lime, Sixteen Hogsheads Corn, One Barrell of Flags, One Tierce of Locks &c, One Box Stationary [sic] per Invoice Also one Bundle Line being mark'd and number'd as in the Margin, and are to be deliver'd in the like good Order, and well Condition'd, at the aforesaid Port of Louisbourg (the Danger of the Seas only excepted) unto Coll. John Tulliken or to his Assigns, Freight for the said Goods To be paid in Boston Twenty-one pounds fifteen shillings & 7d Lawful Money with Primage and Average accustom'd. In witness whereof the Master or Purser of the said Ship hath affirm'd to Two Bills of Lading, all of this Tenor and Date; the one of which Two Bills being accomplish'd, the other One to stand void. And to God send the good Ship to her desir'd Port in Safety. Amen. Dated in Boston Octobr.20. 1764" Double-matted and framed with an engraving to an overall size of 17.75 x 21.25. In fine condition. After graduating from Harvard in 1754, Hancock joined his uncle and adoptive father Thomas Hancock's merchant firm; John inherited the firm and family fortune after Thomas passed away in 1764, thus making him one of the wealthiest men in colonial America. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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