A four-page letter from Edward Rutledge to "my dear Tom" [Thomas Pinckney?] that discusses a number of matters, including strategic matters relating to Beaufort and surrounding areas, damage to Beaufort inflicted by British troops, Rutledge's temporary illness, and political matters relating to the South Carolina General Assembly and Privy Council.
Document sent to the family of Richard M. Pollitzer in acknowledgment of his death from the Beaufort Volunteer Artillery. Signed by three members of the Committee.