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**Revolutionary War Letter Signed John Rutledge to John Jay Charleston, South Carolina, dated March 17th, 1779, autographed letter signed; from John Rutledge (1739-1800), Governor of South Carolina to John Jay (1745-1829) President of the Continental Congress, and first Chief Justice of the United States)
document reads:

Charles-Town March 17th 1779

D[ea]r Sir

Major General Howe [Robert Howe, 1732-1786, Continental Army General] has requested of me a line of introduction, to you. I could not refuse it - Being well acquainted with the Situation of Affairs in Georgia & this State, he will be able to give you the fullest information respecting...[that], I will not therefore trespass longer upon your time, which must be precious, than to assure you of my being with great esteem.

D[ea]r Sir your obedient Servant,
J. Rutledge

To Honorable John Jay, Esq

Gov. Rutledge 17 March 1779 (docketed)

Provenance: Joseph Rubinfine Autographs, 1973
Dr. & Mrs. C.G. Hopper, Jr. Collection

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February 10, 2023 11:00 AM EST
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