Elected to the Continental Congress in 1774, he was one of a party of representatives who, the following year, attended General Washington in Cambridge to plan the future of the American Army. DS, signed 'Benj. Harrison,' one page, 8 x 4, June 19, 1783. Document certifying 'that Charles Lyle is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a Private of the continental Line for three years.' Signed in the lower left corner by Harrison. Several document folds, light toning and a bit of minor edge wear and chipping, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
