John Hancock papers, 1774-1865.
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Mixed materialsDescription: 50 items; 2 containers; 0.6 linear feetSubject(s): Summary: Transcripts, made by Hancock and his secretary, of letters (1775-1776) from George Washington, Philip Schuyler, and Benedict Arnold; transcripts made by Peter Force of letters (1775-1777) written by Hancock while President of the Continental Congress; Hancock's original account with the U.S.; transcripts of a rough journal (1774 September-October) of the Continental Congress; and miscellaneous letters.
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Transcripts, made by Hancock and his secretary, of letters (1775-1776) from George Washington, Philip Schuyler, and Benedict Arnold; transcripts made by Peter Force of letters (1775-1777) written by Hancock while President of the Continental Congress; Hancock's original account with the U.S.; transcripts of a rough journal (1774 September-October) of the Continental Congress; and miscellaneous letters.
In part, transcripts and photocopies.
Volumes 4 and 6 containing Hancock's official correspondence as president of the Continental Congress transferred in 1952 to National Archives and Records Service (Record Group 360: Papers of the Continental Congress).
Politician, governor, and U.S. delegate to the Continental Congress from Massachusetts.
Collection material in English.
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