15. JOHN HANCOCK Third person A.L.S. signed in the text "The Governor", 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p.], March 26, 1793, while serving his ninth and last term as Massachusetts' governor, in a slightly quivering hand, in full: "...The Governor presents his compliments to the Lieut. Governor & the gentlemen of the Council, and Requests their meeting at his house tomorrow morning half past 9 o'clock, & to honour him with their Company at Dinner on the same day -- Tuesday, March 26, 1793 -- the favr is also asked of the Secretary." A stain to top portion, otherwise very good. $700-900