Partly-printed DS as governor of Massachusetts, one page, 11.5 x 17.25, September 18, 1788. Governor Hancock appoints “Samuel Mather of Westfield to be one of the Justices to keep the peace in our county of Hampshire for the term of seven years, if during that time he shall behave while in the said office.” Signed prominently below the large paper seal by John Hancock, and countersigned below by John Avery as secretary. In very good to fine condition, with irregular light toning, and old tape repairs on the back of fold separations. A particularly attractive 'Commonwealth of Massachusetts' document boasting a large, clean Hancock signature — moreover, this commission dates to just seven months after Massachusetts was admitted into the Union.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$250.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
