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George I, King of Great Britain (1660-1727) [Commission of John Paul Mascarene to Captain]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.441 Author/Creator: George I, King of Great Britain (1660-1727) Place Written: Hampton Court, England Type: Document signed Date: 25 August 1717 Pagination: 1 p. : vellum : docket ; 31 x 40.2 Order a Copy

Appointment of John Paul Mascarine to Captain in the Regiment of Colonel Richard Phillips Esq. Signed by Secretary of War R. Arnold. Signed by the Commissary General [name illegible]. Signed by J. Addison below the phrase "by His Majesties Command." Features a dark blue paper seal.

George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727

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