AD, 1792 February 24 : Yorke, issued to General George Townshend.

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AD, 1792 February 24 : Yorke, issued to General George Townshend.

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Commission on vellum appointing 1st marquis Townshend the King's Lieutenant in the county of Norfolk.

1 p. ; 57 x 73 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7005435

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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