JOHN HANCOCK, MASSACHUSETTS SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. DS 1p, folio, January 23, 1783, that "no subject of the King of Great Britain, directly or indirectly hath any share, part or interest therein" signed by William R. Lee, current owner, and counter-signed by John Avery, Secretary of Massachusetts. Estimate $800-1,200
PROVENANCE: Museum of American Presidents, Strasburg, VA
Bad condition, fold splits, note at top with slight loss of text. Fold splits near signature.
