John Hancock collection, 1776-1781.

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John Hancock collection, 1776-1781.

Consists of correspondence and documents of John Hancock.

.20 linear ft. (1 half-size archival box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7882998

Princeton University 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...