Queen of England (born 1665), the last British monarch in the Stuart dynasty, who reigned from 1702 until her death in 1714. Vellum manuscript DS, signed “Anne R,” one page, 15.25 x 11.25, March 17, 1712/13. Queen Anne appoints Phineas Bowles to be "Captain of that Company whereof Colonel William Stanhope was late Captain in Our Third Regiment of Foot Guards Commanded by Our Right Trusty and entirely beloved Cousin William, Marquess of Lothian." Signed at the top by the queen and countersigned by Viscount Bolingbroke. The seal affixed to the upper left remains intact. Mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 31 x 18. In very good condition, with heavy intersecting folds, overall wrinkling, and scattered soiling and light staining (one of which passes over the signature). Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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