Senior officer of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, who served with distinction in the battles of Stono Ferry and Eutaw Springs (c. 1733-1785). Manuscript DS, signed “J. Sumner Sher.,” one page, 7.25 x 6, August 11, 1772. Writ ordering Jethro Sumner, as sheriff of Bute County, North Carolina, to "take the body of Enoch Powell if he be found within our Bailiwick and him safely keep so that you have him before the Justices of our Inferior Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions at our next Court." Endorsed on the reverse by Sumner. In fine condition.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
(inquire for price)
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
