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, 14 x 9.75, April 12, 1706. Queen Anne appoints John Burnett as "Ensign in Regiment of Foot to be forthwith raised for Our Service Commanded by Our Trusty & Welbeloved Colonel Roger Townshend." Signed at the top by the queen. Blue paper seal remains affixed to left side, with red wax seal remnants to upper left corner. In very good condition, with moderate overall soiling, intersecting folds, a missing seal, and the signature a bit light but fully legible.
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