Letters to Sarah Rutledge, 1793-1799.

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Letters to Sarah Rutledge, 1793-1799.

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Letters are written to his daughter Sarah, then living in the household of Thomas Pinckney (1750-1828), to whose care, as U.S. Minister in London (England), the letters are addressed. Edward Rutledge discusses her studies (including reading, writing French, geography, and dancing); expresses concern for her health and happiness; and sends messages of appreciation for the gifts which she sent from England to her family. Letters also concern the health of family members at home and other family matters; the difficulty of corresponding due to the war in Europe (1794); and a "sickly" summer in Charleston (S.C.) which proved to be fatal for newcomers (1794).

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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...

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Rutledge, Sarah, 1782-1855

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