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Hancock, John, 1737-1793 to John Sullivan

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04362 Author/Creator: Hancock, John, 1737-1793 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1788/02/16 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 29.4 x 18.3 cm. Order a Copy

Transmits a copy of the proceedings of the Massachusetts ratifying convention for the Constitution. Notes that the Convention recommended amendments and alterations to the Constitution.

Hancock, John, 1737-1797
Sullivan, John, 1740-1795

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