Manuscript DS, signed "George R," one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.5, February 1809. Document directing that the seal of Great Britain be "affixed to an Instrument bearing date with these Presents (a copy whereof is hereunto annexed) containing Our Commission constituting and appointing Our trusty and wellbeloved Charles Oakeley Esquire, to be Secretary to Our Legation to Our good Friends the United States of America." Signed at the top by King George and countersigned at the conclusion by Foreign Secretary George Canning. The three-page instrument referenced remains attached by its original blue silk ribbon, and affirms that Oakeley be appointed Secretary of the British legation to assist David Montagu Erskine, "Our Extraordinary Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to…the United States." The white paper seal affixed to the first page remains fully intact. In fine condition.
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