Lot 15
Rutledge, Edward - Autograph Letter Signed by a Signer of the Declaration of Independence (1749-1800) Youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence; Governor of South Carolina (1798-1800). After signing the Declaration of Independence, Edward returned to South Carolina and took a seat in the State Assembly. He was a captain of militia and fought in the Battle of Beaufort in 1779. In 1780 he was captured by the British during the fall of Charleston and held prisoner until July 1781. Autograph letter signed "Edward Rutledge" as Governor of South Carolina, 4½ x 7", Columbia, Dec. 7, 1799. Addressed to "Mr. President & gentlemen of the Senate," the Governor writes: "I herewith transmit to you a copy [not present] of a Letter, which I received from Colonel Serf_____? containing his resignation as Engineer of this state." Fine condition; boldly penned and signed. Matted with a 4½ x 3½" engraving of Rutledge and a small biographical plaque and framed to an overall size of 20 x 13", the frame with a few minor dings. Ready for display. Estimate Value $800 - 1,000
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