BIB_ID
131267
Accession number
MA 556.78
Creator
Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800.
Display Date
1799 Nov. 30.
Credit line
Likely acquired by Pierpont Morgan before 1913.
Description
1 item (2 p.) ; 31.1 cm
Notes
Endorsed.
The letter seems to be written to South Carolina's state senate rather than the U.S. Senate.
This item is part of a collection of autographs of the members of the First Continental Congress; see main record for MA 556 for more information.
The letter seems to be written to South Carolina's state senate rather than the U.S. Senate.
This item is part of a collection of autographs of the members of the First Continental Congress; see main record for MA 556 for more information.
Summary
Telling them that he appointed Mr. William Hart to the office of treasurer for the lower district while they were not in session; explaining that he thought it was important to fill the position quickly and with someone who "was perfectly acquainted with the duties of that office"; asking the legislature to confirm his appointment.
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