Commission appointing John Lloyd ensign : manuscript, 1765 Dec. 25.

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Commission appointing John Lloyd ensign : manuscript, 1765 Dec. 25.

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Document signed. Appointment of John Lloyd as ensign in Captain Francis Gildart's Company of Invalids. Includes signature of George III.

1 item (1 p.) ; 25 x 35 cm. folded to 25 x 18 cm.

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