Details:

John Rutledge clipped autograph removed from a larger document, boldly autographed "J. Rutledge" in ink with a portion of the original manuscript text remaining above. A desirable autograph of the prominent South Carolina Founding Father, Constitutional Convention delegate, and early Chief Justice of the United States. Rutledge is considered one of the most difficult signatures of any United States Supreme Court Justice to acquire.

The autograph measures approximately 3.75 x 1.25". Fine condition with expected age toning, and irregular edges from removal from the original document.

John Rutledge (1739-1800) was an American Founding Father, Revolutionary-era statesman, and jurist from South Carolina. He served as President and later Governor of South Carolina, represented the state at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and signed the United States Constitution. Rutledge was appointed by George Washington as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1789 and later received a recess appointment as the nation's second Chief Justice in 1795.

Authentication:
Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11695 1419163-1