He was elected to the Council of Safety at Charleston in 1775, and in 1776 was a delegate to the Continental Congress. He was captured by the British when Charleston was overrun 1781, and held prisoner for more than a year. Most of his fortune was destroyed during the Revolution. Ink signature, 'A. Middleton,' on an off-white 4.75 x 1.25 slip clipped from a larger document, with a set of circled initials next to signature. In very good condition, with light toning, mild show through from text on reverse and slip professionally silked. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.
