John Hancock becomes governor...

Item # 704039

May 28, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 28, 1791 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.