DS, signed “B. Rush,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, 1779. A receipt acknowledging payments to Rush from the estate of Major Peter Scull for “Sundry medicines, advice and attendance to himself….” Matted and framed with a portrait and engraved plaque to an overall size of 18.75 x 15.25. Intersecting folds, a few edge tears, wrinkles, and small spots, and faint show-through from docketing on reverse, otherwise fine condition, no faults affecting the clear, dark signature. In his 1995 reference History Comes to Life, Kenneth Rendell places Rush’s autograph material into the “rare” category among the Signers. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
