Lot 117
Hancock, John. Autograph Letter unsigned, one page, 12 x 7¼ in., Boston, Mar. 31, 1784. Hancock's retained copy to Brigadier General Cobb at Georgetown: "Inclos'd I send you a Resolve of the General Court, directing an Inventory to be Taken of all the Publick Stores & Buildings left at Penobscot after the Departure of the British Troops. I am to Request that you will appoint a suitable officer under your command with such aid as you shall Judge necessary, to proceed to Penobscot, & give him Instructions in every Respect strictly to Carry into Effect the Views of the General Court manifested in the Inclos'd Resolve [not present], after this Business is effected you will please to Transmit to me the Result of your Doings. I also Inclose you an Act pass'd the General Court at their last Session respecting the Refugees, this for your government…." Fine. Brigadier General David Cobb was a Lt. Col in Jackson's regiment in 1777 and 1778; he served in Rhode Island and New Jersey and was aide-de-camp on the staff of General George Washington. In 1786 he was appointed major general of militia and rendered conspicuous service during Shays' Rebellion.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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