Hancock, John., 01/01/1765-12/31/1877

File — Box: 8, Folder: 18

Identifier: 97032

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Miscellaneous Manuscripts. Arranged alphabetically by individual.

Dates

01/01/1765-12/31/1877

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 11.5 Linear Feet (18 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Hancock, John. Engraving of John Hancock's House: "Hancock House." Also, engraving of Hancock dated 1765 with his signature. And, 1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 2/16/1767 from Hancock to Mathew Woodford at Southampton, regarding payments; sent from Boston. "Hancock House" engraving was presented to Georgetown by William T. Connolly in 1887. The Hancock letter was given to Rev. John B. Guida, S.J. of Georgetown by Charles P. Greenough, who had received it from Charles L. Hancock, grandnephew of John Hancock.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HANCOCK HOUSE - ENGRAVING (UNDATED): Graphic Image

HANCOCK, JOHN - ENGRAVING (1765): Graphic Image

HANCOCK, JOHN - SIGNATURE (1765): Other Types

HANCOCK, JOHN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED (1767): Autographed Letter