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John Hancock autograph letter signed to Elbridge Gerry, April 18, 1775
John Hancock autograph letter signed to Elbridge Gerry, April 18, 1775, 9:00pm; Lexington, [Province of Massachusetts Bay].
From the collection of Dr. Gary Milan, loaned in memory of Joyce Kliger.
![Page 1 and Signatory Page of John Hancock autograph letter signed to Elbridge Gerry, 9:00 p. m., April 18, 1775; Lexington, [Province of Massachusetts Bay]. Manuscript Letter.](https://clements.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/9.1-gm-loan-john-hancock-to-elbridge-gerry-april-18-1775-pp.1-scaled.jpg "9.1 gm loan-john hancock to elbridge gerry april 18, 1775-pp.1")
Lexington 18 April 1775 / 9oClock Eveng.
Dear Sir / I am much oblig’d for your / Notice, it is said the officers are gone / Concord Road, & word I will Send word thither / I am full with you that we ought to be / serious, & I hope your Decisions will be / Effectual. I intend doing myself the / pleasure of being with you tomorrow
My Respects to the Committee / I am your Real Friend / John Hancock
To / Ellbridge Gerry Esqr / At / Cambrige / Menotomy
Lexingtn Lettr / Gov Hancock / April 18 1775
![Address Panel of John Hancock autograph letter signed to Elbridge Gerry, 9:00 p. m., April 18, 1775; Lexington, [Province of Massachusetts Bay].](https://clements.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/9.2-gm-loan-john-hancock-to-elbridge-gerry-april-18-1775-pp.2-scaled.jpg "9.2 gm loan-john hancock to elbridge gerry april 18, 1775-pp.2")
