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Hancock, John
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Hancock, John
- Letter signed, to Elbridge Gerry,
- ink on paper
member of the inaugural House of Representatives and later Vice President, enclosing an address to Congress on the national debt, 1 page, 8vo, Boston, 9 March 1792, integral blank with contemporary docketing
[with:] William Ledyard, autograph letter signed, enclosing a deed, 1 July 1776; James Kent, autograph letter signed, to Richard Sill, 22 October 1789; Samuel Huntington, signer of the Declaration of Independence, letter signed, general orders for cavalry, Norwich, Connecticut, 5 September 1792; General Lafayette, autograph letter, 1 page, Baltimore, n.d.; DeWitt Clinton, autograph letter signed, 1818; Robert MacLeod, autograph letter signed, 1878; John Quincey Adams and Stratford Canning, fragment of a document signed by both, n.d.; and two letter fragments, one by Baron Monnier, pinned to an explanatory note; altogether nine items, most with an explanatory note in a later hand, some items with nicks and seal tears
[with:] William Ledyard, autograph letter signed, enclosing a deed, 1 July 1776; James Kent, autograph letter signed, to Richard Sill, 22 October 1789; Samuel Huntington, signer of the Declaration of Independence, letter signed, general orders for cavalry, Norwich, Connecticut, 5 September 1792; General Lafayette, autograph letter, 1 page, Baltimore, n.d.; DeWitt Clinton, autograph letter signed, 1818; Robert MacLeod, autograph letter signed, 1878; John Quincey Adams and Stratford Canning, fragment of a document signed by both, n.d.; and two letter fragments, one by Baron Monnier, pinned to an explanatory note; altogether nine items, most with an explanatory note in a later hand, some items with nicks and seal tears
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."