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John Hancock Episode 1: Orphan to Merchant Prince – The Bold Signature Begins | Masonic Files
What’s up, you magnificent bastards? 👊 Episode 1 of The Bold Signature — our 5-part Masonic deep dive into Brother John Hancock.
Harvard man, Atlantic shipping tycoon, alleged smuggler, signer of the Declaration with the most famous signature in history, president of the Continental Congress, and Governor of Massachusetts — all while wearing the Masonic apron of St. Andrew’s Lodge.
In this opening chapter we rewind to 1737 Braintree: the minister’s son orphaned at seven, adopted into Beacon Hill royalty, groomed in the family counting house, sent to London, and initiated into Masonry on a…
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