Partly-printed DS as Governor of Massachusetts, signed twice, "John Hancock," one page, 7.25 x 8.5, June 4, 1791. As governor of Massachusetts, John Hancock directs Treasurer Alexander Hodgson to "pay unto His Excellency John Hancock Esq'r, Governor of this Commonwealth the Sum of Two hundred pounds in full for one quarter's Salary commencing the 25th of May & ending 25th Aug't 1791 agreeable to establishment." Boldly signed at the conclusion in ink by Governor John Hancock and countersigned by Secretary John Avery; additionally endorsed on the reverse by Hancock with another impressively large, bold signature. In fine condition.
After the adoption of the United States Constitution, Hancock was elected to the Massachusetts governorship on April 7, 1789. He won reelection in 1790, 1791, 1792, and 1793, serving in the role until his death. During this time, he focused on strengthening the state's economy and infrastructure, while also supporting the implementation of the newly ratified U.S. Constitution. Boasting two bold, prominent signatures, this is an ideal document from the celebrated early American statesman.
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