Manuscript DS, signed “George R,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.5, July 7, 1809. Document addressed John Lord Eldon, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, directing him to affix the Great Seal to an instrument "containing our Full Power to Our Right Trusty and Wellbeloved Francis James Jackson Esquire, Our Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Our Good Friends the United States of America, authorizing and empowering him to treat and agree with any person or persons duly authorized thereunto on the part of our said good Friends." Signed at the head by King George III, and countersigned at the conclusion by Foreign Secretary George Canning. A four-page true copy of the instrument is annexed to the document, bound together with a purple silk ribbon. The white paper seal, affixed below King George III's signature, remains intact. In fine condition.
Throughout his distinguished diplomatic career, Francis James Jackson served as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, the United States, France, and Prussia. On his death in 1814, the Morning Post observed that Jackson's 'long and honourable career of public service, under different Administrations, abundantly proves that the confidence of his Sovereign was justly placed, and bears ample testimony to his diplomatic talents.'
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