Hancock, John, 1737-1793. John Hancock Collection, 1754-1792. [Letter from John Hancock, Boston, to Samuel Langdon, 1775 March 21]. UAI 50.27.73 Box 1, Folder 38 , Harvard University Archives. (Colonial North America: Harvard University Archives)

Hancock, John, 1737-1793. John Hancock Collection, 1754-1792. [Letter from John Hancock, Boston, to Samuel Langdon, 1775 March 21]. UAI 50.27.73 Box 1, Folder 38 , Harvard University Archives.

Letter from Hancock to President Langdon explaining his absence from the meeting of the Corporation on that date. The letter is marked "Mr. Hancock's No. 3" on verso.

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Boston March 21st, 1775

{Revered} Sir

Being prevented by various Avocations from Compleating the College {Accounts} to Lay before you this Day of on Examination, I must Beg your & the {gentlemen's} Excuse; and am hindred by particular Business this Day from attending at Cambridge, but by the middle of next Week I will have them ready & attend, which you may Rely shall not be Omitted

I am {Gentlemen} Your most {obedient} {servant} John Hancock

{Revered} {Mister} President Langdon

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{Mister} Hancock's March 21 1775 {Number} 3.

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