Hancock, John, 1737-1793 to Thomas Hancock

GLC03637

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GLC#
GLC03637
Type
Letters
Date
January 14, 1761
Author/Creator
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Title
to Thomas Hancock
Place Written
London, England
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 31.9 cm, Width: 19.6 cm
Primary time period
Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
Sub-Era
The Thirteen Colonies

Hancock writes to his uncle. He mentions people he has met in London, as well as the death of Admiral Edward Boscawen before they had a chance to meet. He asks to be allowed to stay to see the coronation of George III. Hancock reports a rumor that Governor Ellis of Georgia will be appointed Governor of Nova Scotia. He also defends his expenses in London, particularly for clothing.

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