1781 John Hancock Docketed American Revolution Prisoner Exchange Letter JSA LOA
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Prisoner exchange letter from John Hancock's personal retained files. [JOHN HANCOCK]. Original Secretarial copy manuscript letter to the Navy Board, Council Chamber, Boston, August 28, 1781, with Hancock's own autograph docketing OF "To The Navy Board / Aug 1781-". 6.25" x 8". Includes Letter Of Authenticity from James Spence Authenticators. An important letter mentioning the "Atalanta" which was one of the larger class of ship-rigged sloops introduced in the 1760s. She carried 16 guns as well as a number of swivel guns on the quarterdeck and was captured by the American 36-gun ship "Alliance" in 1781. Very Fine
