Revolutionary War-dated ALS as governor of Massachusetts, boldly signed "John Hancock," one page, 7.5 x 9, July 19, 1782. Handwritten letter to a "Mr. Mumford," regarding a botched business deal between several parties, owing to a series of miscommunications. In full: "By Mr. Johnson I had the pleasure of your fav'r of 6th Inst. and it would have been perfectly agreeable to me to have taken Mr. Johnson's order on you for the sum you mention; but unfortunately for me & for Mr. Johnson, he has come down quite unprepared for the accomplishment of the propos'd Business, owing to a misunderstanding between Colo. Cleveland & Mr. Johnson, I told Colo. Cleveland I would settle with Mr. Johnson upon the same terms I do with him, but it seems it was misconceiv'd, for I never chang'd a word with Mr. Johnson on the subject before this day. I am exceedingly sorry for my disappointment, for I had plac'd a Dependence upon the proportion of the Money, I however hope Mr. Johnson will be able to accommodate it soon." In fine condition, with expert professional repair to paper loss at the lower left corner, affecting a couple of words in Hancock's writing.
During this period, as the Revolutionary War came to a close, John Hancock was serving as the first governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts while also tending to his personal business affairs. As governor, Hancock did much to stabilize the state's post-Revolution economy and, later, to garner support for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
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