Early autograph endorsement, “28th May—accepted John Hancock,” signed at the bottom of a pay order issued to his uncle Thomas Hancock by Thomas Williams, one page, 6.25 x 4.25, May 20, 1762. In part: "At Ten days sight please to pay Mr. James Nichols or Order the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty dollars it being Cash received for use of His Majesty's Works here." Cloth-matted and framed with images of Hancock, the Second Continental Congress, the Declaration of Independence, and an information caption to an overall size of 31.25 x 19. In fine condition. An attractive, early example of his classic signature.
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