VICTORIA (1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain)

Commission Document with her bold signature at the top, beginning with the Queen's titles, appointing James Charles Cavendish, (1838-1918, grandson of the 7th Duke of Devonshire), Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, as from 1st August 1855, signed also by Major-General Jonathan Peel(1799-1879, M.P., brother of the Prime Minister, Secretary for War, 1858 and 1866 under Lord Derby) and by J.W. Stocks, revenue stamp and papered seal of Queen Victoria, engraved with manuscript details, manuscript title on verso, 1 side 9½" x 14" on stout linen paper, Court at Windsor, 21st August two folds neatly strengthened on verso

The Commission was not "entered with the Secretary at War" till 23rd October 1858.

Item Date:  1855

Stock No:  55435      £275

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