Lot 357
Rutledge, Edward (1749-1800) Youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence; governor of South Carolina. ALS ("Ed: Rutledge"), 1p, 9"x7½", n.p., 1795 Mar. 24. With integral address leaf in Rutledge's hand to Thomas Euchish. Fine; light overall toning, with some darker toned spots down one verical fold. In part: "You will have the goodness to write to Mr. Ep: Ramsey, & fix with him a period, when he will meet you, for the purpose of finally settling all the affairs of B: Key & Co., & Colo. Euchish….If he is not able to pay…you will fix it by a Bond, payable at a convenient period….I would not wish to be rigid in the recovery of Interest from Him….only get the affairs closed - if possible…."
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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| Realized $2,530 |
