1782 South Carolina Revolutionary War Steer Claim Ervin Giles Signed # B1175

Original handwritten South Carolina Revolutionary War-era account dated 1782–1783, documenting a state claim involving one steer supplied or taken for public use. The manuscript is associated with Kingstree, South Carolina, and records an approved value of approximately £3, 17 shillings, 6 pence after adjustment from a larger wartime currency amount. The account names Joseph Hucks as the claimant and includes several handwritten signatures or endorsements believed to read: * Jno. Ervin, likely John Ervin, who appears to have witnessed or administered the sworn statement dated August 1, 1783 * Hugh Giles, appearing beneath a notation acknowledging full satisfaction through a South Carolina state indent * George Hucks, signed separately near the lower portion * An ornate auditor or clerk’s mark beneath “Acct. Jos: Hucks,” possibly associated with the official state auditing process John Ervin and Hugh Giles were associated with South Carolina Patriot militia activity in the Pee Dee and Lower Craven County region during the American Revolution. The document is an interesting surviving example of South Carolina’s wartime reimbursement and audited-claim system, through which citizens were compensated for livestock, provisions, military service and other supplies. The manuscript appears to be written in period-style iron-gall or similar dark ink on fibrous paper. The ink shows natural variation, pooling, feathering and penetration into the paper fibers. The document has not been professionally authenticated, and all signature identifications are offered as informed attributions based on the visible handwriting and historical context. Buyers should conduct their own research and examination. Condition: The document shows overall age toning, mottling, scattered spots, ink splatter, handling wear and minor edge wear consistent with age. There are four small pieces of clear Scotch tape attached directly to the document. The tape and any possible adhesive residue, staining or effects on the paper should be considered part of the condition. No attempt has been made to remove the tape. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition, handwriting, signatures and placement of the tape. A historically significant South Carolina Revolutionary War manuscript with multiple signatures and official account endorsements, suitable for collectors of American Revolution documents, Francis Marion-era South Carolina history, military manuscripts, early American financial records and regional genealogy.