HANCOCK, John. Document signed ("John Hancock"), as governor of Massachusetts, 23 December 1784, counter-signed by John Avery and Tristram Jordan. 1 page, folio (16 x 12¼in.), triangular loss at center repaired, catching several words, creases reinforced with tape on verso.
A BOLD HANCOCK SIGNATURE, registering the 55-ton sloop Washington, under the command of captain Paul Jenkins. A Massachusetts law of 1781 directed that all vessels of 20-tons or more be registered by the Commonwealth.
HANCOCK, John. Document signed ("John Hancock"), as governor of Massachusetts, 23 December 1784, counter-signed by John Avery and Tristram Jordan. 1 page, folio (16 x 12¼in.), triangular loss at center repaired, catching several words, creases reinforced with tape on verso.
A BOLD HANCOCK SIGNATURE, registering the 55-ton sloop Washington, under the command of captain Paul Jenkins. A Massachusetts law of 1781 directed that all vessels of 20-tons or more be registered by the Commonwealth.
