Hancock, John, 1737-1793. John Hancock Collection, 1754-1792. [Letter from Samuel Langdon, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to John Hancock, 1775 January 27]. UAI 50.27.73 Box 1, Folder 33 , Harvard University Archives.

Sir

As I find you have settled with the Steward I conclude you will are in good readings to forwardness to commu- exhibit to the Committee of the Corporation the state of the College Treasury— I know you The Meeting of the Provincial Congress next week will doubless involve you in so much public business, as will render it difficult to attend to College affairs. This consideration induces me now to remind you of the importance to remind you that the we are waiting for your call— The Will it not be best, if possible if possible, to appoint a day for the Settlement of the Accompts that we The Committee should meet you if a possible next Monday or Tuesday, & settle accompts. for the last year. We who are at Cambridge will attend at the shortest notice, & I hope to wish to have the business finish'd, & will attend at the shortest notice. If th weather yesterday had not been foul, I should have waited on you myself; & but now take the first opportunity of writing to urge this matter of so great importance to the College.— Pray excuse the importunity of one who is with great the greatest Respect

{Sir}

your very {humble} {Servant}

{Samuel} Langdon

Cambridge {January} 27th 1775

To the {honorable} John Hancock {Esquire}

No. 2 {January} 27, 1775