Signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1746-1809) who was taken prisoner by the British during the siege of Charleston and held for about a year. Partly-printed DS, signed “Tho's Heyward Jun'r,” one page, 13 x 8.25, January 4, 1785. Order to the sheriffs of South Carolina, commanding that William Wayne be compelled to "appear before the Justices of the said State, at the Court of Common Pleas…to answer to William Greaves in a Plea of Trespass." Signed by Heyward in the upper left below the original white paper seal. In very good to fine condition, with overall irregular mottled toning, affecting only appearance.
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