General in the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later governor of South Carolina (1730-1805). Partly-printed DS, signed “Will'm Moultrie,” one page, 7.75 x 10.5, March 6, 1794. Official State of South Carolina document, in part: "Know ye, That Charles Lining Esquire who hath certified that the writing hereunto annexed is a true copy of the Last Will of Alexander Findlay deceased, is Ordinary of the District of Charleston in the said State, to whom the Power is given of proving, approving & allowing of Last Wills and Testaments in the said District. Therefore all due Faith, Credit and Authority is and ought to be had and given to his Proceedings and Certificates as such." Signed vertically in the left margin by Moultrie as governor, and countersigned by Peter Freneau as secretary. Mounted to a cardstock sheet and in very good to fine condition, with clipped corners and trimmed edges. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait.
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