Autograph Document Signed (“George R”), March 25, 1804
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Autograph Document Signed (“George R”), March 25, 1804
$1,990.00
Autograph Document Signed (“George R”), March 25, 1804
Folio manuscript on laid paper, issuing a royal warrant for the convening and regulation of General Courts-Martial under the Articles of War. Signed boldly at the head “George R,” and issued “By His Majesty’s Command,” with a contemporary countersignature of Charles Morgan, associated with the Judge Advocate General’s office.
The text addresses military discipline, including provisions concerning mutiny, desertion, and procedural authority of courts-martial—reflecting the administrative demands of the British Army during the opening phase of the Napoleonic conflicts.
Embossed paper seal at lower left. Housed in a modern archival mat and frame.
Condition:
Noticeable horizontal fold with separation and areas of staining; some ink attenuation, though the royal signature remains clear and well-formed. Overall, a complete and displayable example.
Notes
Documents of this type illustrate the legal and disciplinary framework underpinning British military operations at a pivotal historical moment. Royal warrants signed by George III remain increasingly sought after, particularly those with clear military or governmental relevance.
