President of the Second Continental Congress and of the Congress of the Confederation; first Governor of Massachusetts; and the first Signer of the United States Declaration of Independence. Third-person ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9, February 19, 1783. Third person ALS addressed to the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court. Letter reads, “The Governor presents his most respectful compliments to the Honble. The Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court, and requests the honor and pleasure of their Company at Dinner on Saturday next 3/4 past One o’clock.” Addressed on the address leaf of the second integral page in Hancock’s hand, “The Honble. The Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court.” In fine condition, with a light block of uniform toning over most of the text, and some light creasing and wrinkling. A darkly penned letter in Hancock’s elegant hand, with remnants of original red seals still present. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
