DS, signed “W. S. Churchill” and “George R.I.,” one page, 8 x 12.75, July 21, 1911. King George appoints Edward Hare Pickersgill “being satisfied of your fitness and qualifications for discharging the duties of the Office of Magistrate have appointed and do by these Presents appoint you the said Edward Hare Pickersgill to be one of the Magistrates of the said Courts.” Signed at the conclusion by Churchill and signed along the top by King George. In very good condition, with scattered light toning, soiling, and foxing and three horizontal folds. Accompanied by two other letters, one appointing Pickersgill to the Greenwich and Woolwich Police Courts, the other making him Steward of Northstead. A rare combination of two powerful statesmen, with George signing just a month after his coronation. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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