Signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1749–1800). Revolutionary War-dated ADS, signed “E. Rutledge, Dfts Atty,” one page, 12.75 x 8, August 28, 1777. Legal document reads, in part, “And the said Robert Hank…and Rutledge his Attorney comes and defends...and saith he is in no way guilty of the premises above in the declaration.” Document is inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and some light show-through from docketing on reverse, 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. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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