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- William
Moultrie
- Revolutionary
War Hero
- Rare
War-Dated
- Signed
Military Dispatch
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- William Moultrie (1731-1805). American Revolutionary War Hero, Patriot, Major
General, Governor of South Carolina.
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 Moultrie gained renown by defending South Carolina
from the Cherokee Indians in 1761, and served in the colonial
assembly before the advent of the American Revolution. In the
war his gallant defense of a small fort on Sullivans Island (later
named Fort Moultrie) prevented (1776) Sir Henry Clinton and Sir
Peter Parker from taking Charleston, South Carolina. Even Moultrie's
skill failed to prevent the fall of Savannah, Georgia to the
British in 1778. He was captured in the fall of Charleston to
the British in 1780. After the war he served as governor of South
Carolina (1785-87, 1795-97).
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- Very Rare War-Dated Autograph Document
Signed, one page, large octavo
(approximately 7.5 in. by 7 in.), on chain laid paper, dated
July 15, 1778, being a military dispatch to the Governor of South
Carolina and an American Revolutionary War leader, Rawlins Lowndes
(1721-1800), to raise funds for troop support. Reads in part:
"I shall be obliged to your Excellency to order the Treasurer
to advance to Captain Spencer, Assist QM General, two thousand
dollars for the use of Troops in the State. I am your Excellency
Most humbl Servt Willm Moultrie Brig General"
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- Signed and endorsed by Lowndes and Captain
Calvin Spencer (1753-1801), an American patriot who served under
Moultrie and Francis Marion during the war. Document shows normal
aging and handling, crossfolds Address on verso visible on lower
portion of document. Overall, very good. With antique engraving
of Moultrie. Ideal for framing. $2,500.
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