Signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1749–1800). Endorsement signature, “E. Rutledge,” on the docket of a legal brief for a case between Carmichael and Jonas Brand and John Fisher regarding a payment of 1000 pounds, dated March 17, 1775, signed on the docket in ink by Rutledge. Scattered toning, light show-through from text on reverse, and expected storage folds, otherwise fine condition. In his 1995 reference History Comes to Life, Kenneth Rendell places Rutledge’s autograph material into the “scarce” category among the Signers. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
