Hancock, John, 1737-1793.

John Hancock papers, 1774-1865. - 50 items. 2 containers. 0.6 linear feet.

Open to research.

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
National Archives and Records Service (Record Group 360: Papers of the Continental Congress).
transferred in 1952 to


Politician, governor, and U.S. delegate to the Continental Congress from Massachusetts.


Collection material in English.

mm 79024745


Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801.
Force, Peter, 1790-1868.
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804.
Washington, George, 1732-1799.


United States. Continental Congress.


Delegates, U.S. Continental Congress--Massachusetts.
Governors--Massachusetts.
Politicians.