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George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727 [Commission of John Paul Mascarene to Captain]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.441 Author/Creator: George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727 Place Written: London, England Type: Document signed Date: 1717/08/25 Pagination: 1 p. : vellum : docket Height: 31 cm, Width: 40.2 cm Order a Copy

Appointment of John Paul Mascarine to Captain in the Regiment of Colonel Richard Phillips Esq. Signed by Secretary of War R. Arnold. Signed by the Commissary General [name illegible]. Signed by J. Addison below the phrase "by His Majesties Command." Features a dark blue paper seal. Written at Hampton Court.

George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727

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