Bold and lengthy Revolutionary War-dated ink signature, "You will Excuse this Trouble, & believe me with much Respect, Gentlemen, Your most obed't Serv't, John Hancock," on an off-white 6.5 x 2.5 slip clipped from the close of a letter, with the clipped address in Hancock's own hand, "13th Jan'y 1781," affixed to the left side. Nicely double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 12.5 x 14. In fine condition, with scattered small stains. A wonderful, large example of Hancock's signature, enhanced by the addition of a few lines of his handwriting.
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