King of Great Britain and Ireland (1762–1830) from 1820 to his death. The eldest son of George III, he alienated his subjects with his prodigious spending and contemptuous treatment of his wife, Queen Caroline, whom he refused to admit to his coronation. Manuscript DS, signed “George R,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 8.75, March 1828. Legal document listing people who had been “tried and convicted of the crimes hereafter mentioned, and had sentence of Death passed upon them for the same. Viz. Alize Baden…of High Treason in colouring base silver coin. Thomas Duckworth of uttering a forged Bank of England note for ten pounds, knowing the same to be forged. James Ashton of shooting at a person, with intent to do him some bodily harm. Thomas Houlston, William Ward and George Clare of Highway Robbery. Samuel Clay of Horse Stealing. Richard Brown and Michael Downey of Heifer Stealing, and Joseph Greenhalgh…of Sheep Stealing.” Royal seal affixed to the front is fully intact. Intersecting folds with separations repaired on reverse, scattered toning and soiling, and silking and adhesive heavily affecting the reverse, otherwise very good condition. The signature remains extremely clean and bold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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