Letter of John Hancock to George Clinton 1787 [microform].

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Letter of John Hancock to George Clinton 1787 [microform].

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A letter of transmittal, dated Boston July 5th, 1787, accompanying a copy of resolution of the General Court of 29 June 1787. Additionally, Hancock expresses his appreciation for Clinton's help in suppressing Shays's Rebellion, and requests permission to send Massachusetts troops into N.Y. in pursuit of rebels taking refuge there.

1 item (2 p.) ; 31 cm.

Boston Athenaeum

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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...

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Massachusetts. Governor (1787-1793 : Hancock)

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