Important South Carolina statesman (1724-1792) who served in the Continental Congress. Revolutionary War-era partly-printed DS, one page, 12 x 8, no date but circa 1777-1778. Unissued Congressional military appointment used in raising forces "for the Defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof." Boldly signed at the conclusion by Henry Laurens as president of the Continental Congress, and countersigned by Charles Thomson as secretary. Matted and framed with an engraving (with facsimile signature) by Goodspeed’s Book Shop to an overall size of 24.25 x 14.75. In fine condition.
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