GEORGE IV (1762-1830, King of Great Britain) & Lord LANSDOWN (Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 1780-1863, M.P. for Calne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Abolitionist, 3rd Marquis)

Fine Remission Document boldly signed at the head as King addressed to the John Pain and William Pitcher saying that “Whereas John Pain was at a Quarter Session of the Peace holden for the County of Norfolk in March last tried and committed of stealing Hay and was sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour in the Gaol at Swaffham for one year and Whereas William Pitcher was at a Quarter Session of the Peace holden for the said County in January last tried and convicted of being out at night armed for the destruction of Game and was sentenced to be imprisoned eighteen months for the same, We, in consideration of some circumstances humbly represented unto Us in their behalf are graciously pleased to extend Our Grace and Mercy unto them and to Remit unto them such part of their said sentences as remain yet to be undergone and performed...”, countersigned by Lord LANSDOWNE, 2 sides folio, with papered seal, Court at Saint James’s, 19th November

Document signed by George IV as King are difficult to find as his reign was short and this one is particularly interesting as it is countersigned by Lansdowne who was Home Secretary at the time.

Item Date:  1827

Stock No:  42275      £550

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