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John Hancock

Inviting the Supreme Judicial Court to dinner

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Inviting the Supreme Judicial Court to dinner

Third-person ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9, February 19, 1783. Third person ALS addressed to the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court. Letter reads, “The Governor presents his most respectful compliments to the Honble. The Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court, and requests the honor and pleasure of their Company at Dinner on Saturday next 3/4 past One o’clock.” Address leaf of the second integral page filled out in Hancock’s hand, “The Honble. The Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court.” In fine condition, with a very light block of uniform toning over portion of the text. A darkly penned letter in Hancock’s elegant hand, with remnants of original red seals still present. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #413 - Ended August 14, 2013





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