Lot 8
Heyward, Thomas - 1786 Document Signed by A South Carolina Signer (1746-1809) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina; he also signed the Articles of Confederation. Partly-printed Document Signed "Thos Heyward, Junr." as a judge, one page, 8 x 13 in., Charleston, Mar. 21, 1786. A summons for Thomas Jervey to appear before justices of the Court of Common Pleas to answer to Charles Warham in a case concerning trespassing. Verso has notations in various hands regarding the case. A large stain covers the left side and lower portion of the document, including the signature, which is quite bold. A black vertical smudge also affects the "Junr" in the signature and the center horizontal fold is split through about half of the signature; left corners are damaged and may have been burned. This is not a pretty document but Heyward's signature is large and bold and Heyward is scarce. Estimate Value $600 - 700
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