Partly printed DS filled out in Hancock’s hand (and including his name “John Hancock” in the first line), one page, 9 x 4.5, November 4, 1762. A bill of lading. In part: “Shipped by the Grace of God, in good Order and well Condition’d, by John Hancock in and upon the good Ship called the Baislod Packett whereof is Master, under God, for this present Voyage, Roger Bartlett and now riding at Anchor in the Harbour of Boston and by God’s Grace bound for Bristol to say, One hundred & eight cask brown sperm oyle …” Light toning and soiling, and a rough left edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
