John Hancock

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A feature of the great collections, John Hancock autographs often contain the great flourish that adorns the Declaration of Independence, which he signed as President of the Continental Congress. Historical documents from his business and his political life are also collectible.

1776: Hancock Congratulates Lord Stirling on His First Victory Against the British, and Issues Orders on How He Should Dispose of the Prize His Men Captured

This action is considered the 8th Naval Engagement of the Revolutionary War, and it started Stirling on his successful career as one of Washington’s best major generals in the Continental Army

$22,000.00

John Hancock Faces Retribution for Instigating the Boston Tea Party

His bankers, a British firm that was involved in sending tea to the American colonies, interfere with his business

$27,500.00

Uniting the Colonies in the Revolutionary Cause

Hancock orders the first Northern troops to defend the South, telling them to prepare immediately

$38,500.00