Hancock, John (1737-93) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts. He was President of the Continental Congress (May 1775-Oct. 1777) during the debates about and the signing of the Declaration. Autograph Note Signed, one page plus integral leaf, 7¾ x 6½ in., Boston, Jan. 24, 1766. Hancock pens: "I consent to allow Mr. Boyd for the work mention'd above at the price specified above & will settle it with him when I go to Worcester in spring. Boston 24 Jany 1766 / John Hancock." Andrew Boyd had done some work on Hancock's late uncle's farm in Worcester, which Timothy Paine and John Chandler viewed at Mr. Boyd's request. They sign that they "have viewed one hundred and one Rods & an half of Stone Wall (Including four Places Left in it for Barrs)…and are of opinion that he ought to be allowed for the same after the Rate of Five Shillings p Rod…." Another man, T. Paine, certifies that he was present and assisted in the measure of the wall. Very Good; normal age toning and light foxing at left margin; one tiny piece of tape on verso of Hancock's ANS, which is very boldly penned and signed. John Hancock inherited the estate of his uncle Thomas, making him a very wealthy man. Hancock is scarce.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.
Purchased from Seaport Autographs in 1982.
Signers of The Declaration of Independence
