Autograph Document Signed (“George R”), March 25, 1804
Autograph Document Signed (“George R”), March 25, 1804
Folio manuscript on laid paper, issuing a royal warrant for the convening and regulation of General Courts-Martial under the Articles of War. Signed boldly at the head “George R,” and issued “By His Majesty’s Command,” with a contemporary countersignature of Charles Morgan, associated with the Judge Advocate General’s office.
The text addresses military discipline, including provisions concerning mutiny, desertion, and procedural authority of courts-martial—reflecting the administrative demands of the British Army during the opening phase of the Napoleonic conflicts.
Embossed paper seal at lower left. Housed in a modern archival mat and frame.
Condition:
Noticeable horizontal fold with separation and areas of staining; some ink attenuation, though the royal signature remains clear and well-formed. Overall, a complete and displayable example.
Notes
Documents of this type illustrate the legal and disciplinary framework underpinning British military operations at a pivotal historical moment. Royal warrants signed by George III remain increasingly sought after, particularly those with clear military or governmental relevance.
Autograph Document Signed (“George R”), March 25, 1804
Folio manuscript on laid paper, issuing a royal warrant for the convening and regulation of General Courts-Martial under the Articles of War. Signed boldly at the head “George R,” and issued “By His Majesty’s Command,” with a contemporary countersignature of Charles Morgan, associated with the Judge Advocate General’s office.
The text addresses military discipline, including provisions concerning mutiny, desertion, and procedural authority of courts-martial—reflecting the administrative demands of the British Army during the opening phase of the Napoleonic conflicts.
Embossed paper seal at lower left. Housed in a modern archival mat and frame.
Condition:
Noticeable horizontal fold with separation and areas of staining; some ink attenuation, though the royal signature remains clear and well-formed. Overall, a complete and displayable example.
Notes
Documents of this type illustrate the legal and disciplinary framework underpinning British military operations at a pivotal historical moment. Royal warrants signed by George III remain increasingly sought after, particularly those with clear military or governmental relevance.
