3. JOHN HANCOCK (1737-1793) American Revolutionary politician and first signer of the Declaration of Independence, President of the Continental Congress and two-time Governor of Massachusetts. Partial D.S. "John Hancock" as Governor of Massachusetts, 8" x 5 3/4", [Boston], Oct. 23, 1783, bearing a large, beautiful signature of the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. Light soiling at fold, else very good, and a fine example for display.$1,500-2,000