Hancock, John, 1737-1793 to John Sullivan
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00300 Author/Creator: Hancock, John, 1737-1793 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Letter signed Date: July 5, 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 30 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy
Massachusetts Governor Hancock requests permission of New Hampshire Governor Sullivan to send troops in pursuit of rebels involved in Shays's rebellion through his state.
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