Description
Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “George R.”
One page, 13.5″ x 9.25″
February 16, 1715
King George appoints Lewis de la Boiragon as a “Lieutenant Colonel to that Regiment of Foot whereof Our Trusty and Welbeloved Morrice Nassan Esqr., is Colonel.” Signed boldly in the upper portion by King George I, and countersigned in the lower right by James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope, as Secretary of State for the Northern Department. Left side of document features the original blue paper seal and remnants of the original red wax seal. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and staining, a missing seal, and tiny binding holes along the right edge.
