Lot 874
  • 874

George III, King of England

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1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description

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Document signed ("George R"), 1 page (14 7/8 x 9 1/8 in.; 385 x 235 mm), Court at St. James's, 14 December 1761, countersigned by the Duke of Newcastle, Lord North and James Oswald, also signed on verso by Moses Franks, Arnold Nesbitt, and Sir George Colebrooke; docketed on integral blank; marginal soiling, splits to horizontal folds and page fold. Red moire folding case, red morocco spine lettered gilt.

Catalogue Note

Provisions for forces in North America. King George III signs off on a royal warrant for payment of £14,5222.10.6 to the late Sir James Colebrooke, Sir George Colebrooke, Arnold Nesbitt, and Moses Franks for " provisions issued by them to our forces in North America for and from the 18th day of June 1761 to the 29th day of July following inclusive . . . ."