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GEORGE II (1683-1760). King of Great Britain and Ireland. Elector of Hanover. Document Signed, 1 page folio (oblong) on vellum (worn in the folds with some holing, lacking the papered seal), given at St James's, 7 February 1745/6. Appointing Simon Parry to the rank of Major in a regiment of foot commanded by Charles Otway. Countersigned by the Duke of Newcastle, at this time defence minister, later prime minister. [No: 24259] The image links to a larger or more detailed version.
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