This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2016
John Hancock boldly signed document as the first Governor of Massachusetts. Datelined Boston, 15 March 1781, Hancock appoints Joseph Fisk to Surgeon of the 1st Regiment of Foot in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Document reads in part, ''...You are therefore carefully & diligently to discharge the Duty of a Surgeon to the said Regiment...'' Document measures 14.25'' x 9.25''. Boldly signed ''John Hancock'' with his flourish at the bottom. Tissue repairs and small paper loss at intersecting folds. Very good condition.