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A early document for expenses for a journey to Rhode Island,signed by Phips as lieutenant governor, of Massachusetts Bay,dated January 11,1739 3.75"x6". Spencer Phips (1685 – 1757) was a British politician in the Province of Massachusetts Bay. Born Spencer Bennett, he was adopted by Massachusetts Governor Sir William Phips, whose name he legally took. Phips served for many years in the provincial assembly, and on the governor's council, before receiving an appointment as lieutenant governor in 1732, a post he held until his death. He was twice formally acting governor.