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George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760 [Commission of John Paul Mascarene to Colonel of Infantry]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.442 Author/Creator: George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760 Place Written: Hanover, Germany Type: Document signed Date: 01 June 1750 Pagination: 1 p. : vellum : docket ; 31 x 40.8 cm Order a Copy

Appointment of John Paul Mascarine to Colonel of Foot. Signed by Secretary of War Edward Hayes. Signed by the Commissary General [name illegible]. Features a dark blue paper seal. Also written in Hermhausen

George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760

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