Royalty
QUEEN ANNE APPOINTING THE NEW HIGH SHERIFF OF LEICESTERSHIRE
ANNE
(1665-1714, Queen of Great Britain & Ireland)
Fine Document signed at the head, addressed to George Burton Sheriff of Leicester. License of Absence,
granting “That during your Sheriffalty of Our County of Leicester, you may have Our Licence to remain or live out of Our said County in regard to several pressing affairs which require your presence elsewhere ...”, but requiring him to be present in the County when needed, countersigned by Lord SUNDERLAND (Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl, 1674-1722, Statesman and Bibliophile), 2 sides folio with integral autograph address leaf with papered seal, Court at St James’s, 24th December
Item Date: 1709
Background
George BURTON (1685-1758). was a prominent British lawyer and landowner. He took up his position as High Sheriff of Leicestershire in 1710.
Stock No. 28417