[Document] 1794 Aug. 1 / J. Rutledge.

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[Document] 1794 Aug. 1 / J. Rutledge.

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The document is a bond, on a pre-printed form, executed by John Rutledge for himself and his brother Edward, and witnessed by Frederick Rutledge. The bond is in the amount of 500 pounds and is "bound unto the Vestry of the parish of St. Thomas." On the verso of the leaf are additional notes: Payment of the bond, 1807 Jul. 16, by Henry M. Rutledge, $750. Another payment, 1827 Apr. 4, by Maj. H. M. Rutledge, $500.

[1] leaf ; 30 cm.

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Smith College, Neilson Library

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Rutledge, John, 1739-1800

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John Rutledge (September 17, 1739 – June 21, 1800) was an American Founding Father, politician, and jurist who served as one of the original associate justices of the Supreme Court and the second chief justice of the United States. Additionally, he served as the first President of South Carolina and later as its first governor after the Declaration of Independence. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Rutledge established a legal career after studying at Middle Temple in the City of London. He...

Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800

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Edward Rutledge (November 23, 1749 – January 23, 1800) was an American Founding Father and politician who signed the Continental Association and was the youngest signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence. He later served as the 39th Governor of South Carolina from December 1798 until his death. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Rutledge was educated in law at Oxford and studied for and was admitted to the English Bar. Returning to Charleston, he had a successful law practic...