Boston, MA…John Hancock, January 23, 1737 – October 8, 1793. an American Founding Father, Merchant, Statesman & Patriot of the American Revolution.

“The important consequences to the American States from this Declaration of Independence, considered as the ground and foundation of a future government, naturally suggest the propriety of proclaiming it in such a manner as that the people may be universally informed of it.”

“I find money some way or other goes very fast. But I think I can reflect it has been spent with satisfaction and to my own honour.”

“The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions.”

“There, I guess King George will be able to read that without his spectacles!”