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Richard Henry Lee and John Hancock...
Richard Henry Lee and John Hancock...
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February 24, 1785
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Feb. 24, 1785
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The entire front page is taken up with the continued: "History of America, by William Robertson".
Page 3 has a report from Boston beginning: "Friday last his Excellency John Hancock, Esq., met the two branches of the Legislature convened in the Representatives Chamber, and resigned his office as Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts..." followed by a lengthy report signed by: Thomas Cushing, Lt. Governor, who served out the remainder of Hancock's term.
Page 4 has a "Proclamation by the United States..." offering a $500 award to counterfeiters, signed in type: Richard Henry Lee, who was President of Congress when it had recently relocated from Trenton to New York. This is followed by a document from Massachusetts supporting the Proclamation, signed in type: John Hancock.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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