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May 28, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 28, 1791  

* Governor John Hancock of Massachusetts

Page 2 has a report that: "...committee appointed to count the votes for Governour and Lt. Governour reported that His Excellency JOHN HANCOCK, Esq. was chosen Governour and His Honour SAMUEL ADAMS Esq. Lt. Governour...".
Pages 2 & 3 also have a "Speech" which is signed in type: JOHN HANCOCK.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's