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GEORGE II D.S.

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GEORGE II D.S.
<b>609. GEORGE II </b>(1683 - 1760) King of England from 1727 - 1760 and military leader whose forces were successful in India, Canada and at sea. Good content Partly-printed D.S. "<i>George R</i>" 1p. oblong folio, "<i>Court at St. James</i>", Dec. 11, 1759, appointing Lowther Leigh Spencer as a captain "<i>...in Our Regiment of Light Dragoons whereof Our Trusty and Wellbeloved John Burgoyne Esqr. is Lieutenant Colonel Commandant...</i>". Burgoyne would, of course, achieve fame for his ill-fated 1777 expedition which resulted in the capture of his entire army at Saratoga. Matted and framed with an early engraving of George II. Heavy creases not affecting George's signature, light soiling, otherwise very good condition. Not examined out of frame. $<b>300-500</b>