Queen of England (born 1665), the last British monarch in the Stuart dynasty, who reigned from 1702 until her death in 1714. Among the most notable events of her reign was the passage of the Act of Union in 1707, which resulted in the creation of Great Britain from the union of England and Scotland. Manuscript DS, in Old English, signed “Anne R,” one page, 9 x 14, September 4, 1703. Document to the Commissioners “for the Affairs of our Royall Hospitall at Chelsea” on several “late Reduced invalids,” who have been brought to the hospital. In part: “We being graciously disposed in Consideration of their services, that provision be made for them in the best manner that may be our will and pleasure therefore is, and we do hereby Direct and Require you to take Care That Thirty five men of the whole number lately reduced, be forthwith Received into our said Royal Hospitall and Companys of Invalids, and that you likewise take care, that one of such Moneys as are or shall be appointed for this use.” In good condition, with partial separations to fragile intersecting folds, toning to upper half of front, tape repairs to reverse, and chipping to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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