GEORGE II: (1683-1760)

GEORGE II: (1683-1760)
GEORGE II: (1683-1760) King of Great Britain and Ireland 1727-60. D.S., George R, as King, at the head, one page, vellum, oblong folio, Court at Kensington´s, 5th October 1757. The partially printed document is a military commission, appointing William Price to be an Ensign in the 25th Regiment of Foot commanded by Major General William Home. Countersigned at the foot by Robert Darcy. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some light overall age wear and one small hold at the centre of a fold. The King´s signature is somewhat light, although legible. G £400-500 William Home (1681-1761) 8th Earl of Home. British Governor of Gibraltar 1757-1761. Robert Darcy (1718-1778) 4th Earl of Holderness. British diplomat and politician, and Secretary of State.