American politician from South Carolina who was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence (1749-1800). Partly-printed DS signed twice as “E. Rutledge, Def't Atty,” and “Edward Rutledge,” one page, 12 x 7.25, September 21, 1773. A directive for the sheriffs of South Carolina to arrest "Sarah Naley" by order of King George III. Naley stood accused of "trespass[ing]" and other offenses by Thomas Dyall. Signed at the conclusion by Rutledge, who also signs on the reverse. White paper seal remains affixed to upper left corner. Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining and foxing. Like his eldest brother John Rutledge (1739-1800), Edward studied law in London and returned to Charleston, where he was admitted to the bar in January of 1773—a decidedly early signed document from the future South Carolina signer.
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