Partly-printed ADS, signed within the text, "John Hancock," one page, 9 x 4.25, December 16, 1771. A bill of lading filled out by Hancock, 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 Lydia whereof is Master, under God, for this present Voyage James Hall and now riding at Anchor in the Harbour of Boston and by God's Grace bound for London to say, one hundred and sixty two casks of Oil?one hundred and eighty seven barrells of Tar, Seventy Four of Logwood, Three thousand white oak?staves." In fine condition.
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