Papers, 1774-1838.

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Papers, 1774-1838.

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Letter, 1774, from Captain James Scott to Col. John Hancock, reporting the safe arrival of the ship Hayley and commenting on reaction to the Boston Tea Party in London; letter, 1779, from William Lee to John Hancock concerning his movements and his plans for defending New York City and discussing the treatment of Tories in the area. Also receipts for pew rent, postage, bridge tolls, and taxes, some pertaining to Torry Hancock.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Hancock, John, 1737-1793

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John Hancock (January 23, 1737 [O.S. January 12, 1736] – October 8, 1793) was an American Founding Father, merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is remembered for his large and stylish signature on the United States Declaration of Independence, so much so that the term John Hancock or Hancock has become a nickname in the United S...

Hancock, Torry.

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Scott, James, 18e E.

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James Scott was an 1823 graduate of the University of Georgia. He was a lawyer and a judge of the Superior Court. From the description of James Scott family papers, 1823-1869. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 263093692 James Scott, a former Royal Navy officer, styles himself as "brought up and patronized in His Majesty's Naval Service by the late Admiral Sir George Collier, had the honor of serving with him in the Spanish Armament..." From the descrip...

Hayley (Ship)

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