American Historical Autographs: John Hancock and Abraham Lincoln. John Hancock signature on a framed certificate from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts appointing John Peterson a judge of the County of Cumberland, June 29th 1792. Abraham Lincoln signature to a 1858 letter addressed to the State of Illinois: County of Sangamon, Signed 'A. Lincoln'. Both pieces are framed. {Approximate dimensions including frames: Hancock 21 1/2 high x 17 wide, Lincoln 18 3/8 high x 13 1/2 inches wide.}. Condition: Hancock article with fold lines, horiztonal tear through the middle, some darkening. Lincoln letter with fold lines, fading to the ink, slight foxing.