Military officer (1732–1795), known as the ‘Swamp Fox,’ who served during the Revolutionary War. Due to his irregular methods of warfare, he is considered one of the fathers of modern guerrilla warfare. Revolutionary War-dated self-contained partial manuscript DS, signed “Certify’d Fran. Marion, Brig. Genl Militia,” one page, 8 x 1.5, October 9, 1781. Document reads, in full: “Received 9th October 1781 of the Est. of Mr. Norrell one Stear weighing two hundred & fifty weight for the use of Genl Marians [sic] Brigade.” Receipt is also signed by Thomas Blackwell as Commissary to Gen. Francis Marion’s Brigade. In very good condition, with vertical folds, somewhat irregularly-trimmed edges, and scattered toning and foxing. All of the writing and Marion’s signature remains quite bold.
During October of 1781, Continental Army officer Francis ‘Swamp Fox’ Marion was proving a formidable opponent to the British, who occupied South Carolina from 1780-1781. Marion, one of the founding fathers of guerilla warfare, used his extensive knowledge of the Santee swamps to achieve his heralded victory over the British at Eutaw Springs on September 8th. A month later, he signed this receipt for “one Stear weighing two hundred & fifty weight” to feed his men, as he and his troops would stay on for another year until their last clash with the British on August 29, 1782. This document provides a glimpse into not only the necessities needed to keep these men strong opponents for the British, but the will power and determination it took to remain to see the job done. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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