Continental Army general from South Carolina (1742-1797). ALS, signed “Is. Huger,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 7.5, May 22, 1781. In a message to Colonel Morris at headquarters, Huger writes in part: “Evening before last Lord Rawdon with his Army at Moncks corner, where I am of the opinion he will continue—One hundred regulars, and one hundred Militia with two field pieces at Dorchester the west of Chs. Town about twenty miles. All my Negroes below are taken by the Enemy…I have not, nor cannot procure a White Man to take charge of my Negroes to Virginia and am greatly perplexed for the want of Horses, the Enemy having taken all my Horses from this place; however I flatter myself I shall be able to move part of my Negroes the 25th.” In very good condition, with moderate uniform overall toning, scattered light soiling, splitting along one fold and nearly complete (repairable) separation to the adjoining sheets, a few repairs, and writing showing through from opposing sides.
Huger participated in the historical defense of Charleston, and commanded the Continental Army when it was badly defeated by Lieutenant Colonel James Webster’s forces at Monck’s Corner in April of 1780. Yet, as the fact that he had the opportunity to pen this letter demonstrates, Huger was able to avoid being captured when Charleston fell. A rare signature and correspondence with first-rate American Revolutionary War content. RRAuction COA.
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