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Death of John Hancock...
Death of John Hancock...
Item # 703236
November 16, 1793
THE ORACLE, London, England, Nov. 16, 1793 The top of page 3 is headed: "American States" with a report from Boston noting: "On Tuesday morning, about eight o'clock, departed this life his Excellency John Hancock, Governor and Commander in Chief of this Commonwealth, aged 57. The same day the Sheriff of this county publicly declared his Honor Samuel Adams Esq. Lieutenant Govern, to be his successor."
Four pages, a few ink stains to the front page, very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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