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Deed from Isaac Powers to John Hancock for Jack (an enslaved person), 22 April 1728

Deed from Isaac Powers to John Hancock for Jack (an enslaved person), 22 April 1728

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    Bill of sale for an enslaved boy named Jack from Isaac Powers of Littleton to John Hancock of Lexington, dated 22 April 1728.  The John Hancock associated with this document is probably the grandfather (1671-1752) of the signer of the Declaration of Independence.