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George III Document Signed as King of England....
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George III Document Signed as King of England. One page, 7 7/8 x 12 5/8 inches, Court at St. James's; June 21, 1782. Manuscript document to Counciler Richard Rigby, paymaster, ordering payment amounts to be dispersed to military personnel.The document reads, in part: "Our Will and Pleasure is that out of such Monies as are in or shall come to your hands for the Use of our land forces, you pay unto Messrs. Gray and Ogilvie late Agent to the 2nd Battalion of Our 71st Regiment of foot now Commanded by Our Right Trusty and Right Welbeloved Cousin Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Earl of Balcarres, the Sum of nineteen thousand eight hundred eighty seven pounds six shillings and eight pence the same being certified by you to be due to the said Battalion for their pay from the 25th December 1778 to the 24th December 1779 both inclusive, being 365 days, (during which time the said battalion was under the Command of Lieutenant General Senior Fraser deceased) according to the Establishment, and pursuant to Our Warrant dated 23 November 1780. And for so doing this with the acquittance of the said Messrs. Gray and Ogilvie, or of their Assign, shall be your Warrant and Discharge. Given at Our Court at St. James's this 21st day of June 1782, in the twenty second year of Our Reign."
The 2nd Battalion of the 71st Regiment remained stationed in Scotland during the American Revolutionary War.
Condition: Minor wear along top and left margins; with flattened folds and docketing on verso.
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2025 March 28 Historical Manuscripts Including Texana Signature® Auction #6316 (go to Auction Home page)
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