John Hancock: Signed Endorsement as Boston Selectman. 6 1/2" x 8", 4 pgs., July 26, 1773, Boston (Massachusetts). John Hancock, other Selectman, sign a petition in support of Sarah Salter to live with her mother due to health reasons. In part: That she has in time past earned her living in the capacity of a maid in the family of Mr. Samuel Austin & Mr. Thomas Amery; but by reason of falling into a weakly state, she was obliged to leave those good services, and now lives with a very aged mother....". The top of the 3rd page reads: We the subscribers recommend the within named petitioner as a person of sober life & conversation suitably qualified and provided for the service of the employment of."

The letter is bolding signed by Patriot John Hancock, John Scollay, Tim Newall, Thomas Marshall, Samuel Austin, Oliver Wendall, and John Pitts. 

Split at right edge folds, old repair over Oliver Wendell's signature. Hancock's signature is bold and dark. A remarkable letter.