Edward Rutledge and his brother John, served

Edward Rutledge and his brother John, served in the Continential Congress as delegates from South Carolina. John was 26 years old when he signed the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Rutledge withheld his vote until July 1, when he joined the majority to make the vote unanimous. Like Timothy Pickering, the thought the Colonies should first establish a colonial government and foreign alliances before engaging in revolution

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