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Lot #289
John Hancock

Hancock sends whale oil to London aboard the Hayley

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Hancock sends whale oil to London aboard the Hayley

Partly printed DS, filled out in Hancock’s hand and signed in the body “John Hancock,” one page, 9 x 4.5, November 6, 1772. A bill of lading for a brig in Boston Harbor. In part: “Shipped by the Grace of God, in good Order and well Condition’d, by John Hancock…in and upon the good Brig called the Hayley whereof is Master, under God, for this present Voyage, James Scott and now riding at Anchor in the Harbour of Boston and by God’s Grace bound for London to say, Three Hundred & Twenty Seven Cask of White Sperm Oyle….” In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #354 - Ended February 10, 2010





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