Manuscript DS, signed "George R.," one page, 16.25 x 12, August 27, 1777. King George appoints Arthur Holdsworth as "Captain and Governor of our Castles and Block-houses in our Town and Port of Dartmouth, in our County of Devon, in the room and place of Arthur Holdsworth deceased." Signed in the upper left corner by King George. The white paper seal affixed below the signature remains intact. Regally triple-cloth-matted and framed with an engraving and nameplate to an overall size of 39 x 26.75. In fine condition, with moderate intersecting folds.
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