George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 [Appointment of William Lacey in a corps of foot stationed in Africa]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.530 Author/Creator: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 Place Written: London, England Type: Document signed Date: 15 October 1778 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 30.8 cm, Width: 41 cm Order a Copy
Signed by George Germaine, First Viscount Sackville as Secretary of State for the Americas. Countersigned by John F. Hesse, Commissary General of Musters, and M. Lewis Secretary at War. Confirms the appointment of William Lacey as captain in a corps under John Clarke, Lieutenant Colonel Commandant. Contains one round seal with accompanying wax seals and one blue rectangular seal. Signed by King George III in top left corner.
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