In 1776 he was elected to the Continental Congress, where he signed the Declaration of Independence. He spent many of the following years engaged in the defense of his state. In 1778 Walton was commissioned a Colonel of the First Regiment of the Georgia Militia. He was injured in Battle and taken prisoner. He gained his freedom in 1779 through a prisoner exchange and was soon after elected Governor of Georgia. DS, signed 'Geo Walton, Chief Justice,' one page both sides, 6.5 x 8, no date. Legal brief written by the lawyer for Ruth Powell concerning the theft of thirteen head of cattle by Ezekiel Harris, and his refusal to pay damages for the theft. Signed in the lower left corner by Walton, adding 'Set process issue,' above his signature. In very good condition, with a couple tape repairs to bisecting horizontal fold, some light toning, missing top right corner and a pencil notation under signature. RRAuction COA.
