DOCUMENT SIGNED TWICE BY GEORGE II

(William Pitt), 1754. Paperback. Very Good. Item #21-9317

2pp, one sheet, June 5, 1754. 18.5 x 11.5", signed "George R" at head on each side. Warrant on William Pitt, Paymaster General, withholding 12 pence from every pound paid to troops, for the "support of Our Royal Hospital near Chelsea..." Countersigned by 3 officials. Warrant is on front, with a long list on verso of military establishments in England, with sums deducted from each. Folded, minor defects but strong signatures. William Pitt, 1708-1778, was a member of Parliament, Paymaster of the Forces, Leader of the House of Commons, Lord Privy Seal and Prime Minister of Great Britian 1766-1768.

Price: $650.00

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