Manuscript vellum DS, signed “George R.,” one page, 15.5 x 11, March 17, 1759. King George appoints Henry Watson as "one of the Sub Engineers upon the Establishment of Our Office of Ordnance, and to take your Rank as Lieutenant of Foot in Our Army." Signed in the upper left by King George II, and countersigned below by Lord George Sackville. Left border retains the blue paper seal. In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining and three vertical folds. Accompanied by a handsome engraving of King George II. From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.
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