British field marshal (1744-1832) who took charge of all British troops in Georgia in May 1780 and was then deployed to Philadelphia to supervise the evacuation of British prisoners of war at the closing stages of the Revolution. Manuscript DS, signed "Alured Clarke: Genl," one page, 8.25 x 13, March 9, 1810. Document, identified above the date as coming from "Horse Guards," in part: "We the General Officers appointed to Inspect and Regulate the Clothing of the Army Do hereby Certify that the Clothing for the 2d Battalion of the 78th Regiment of Foot; commanded by Lieut. General A. M. Fraser having been Viewed and found agreeable to His Majesty's Instructions." Signed at the conclusion by Clarke, and countersigned by Peter Craig and Harry Burrard. Document is affixed by its left edge to a slightly larger sheet. In very good condition, with scattered toning, soiling, and foxing.
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