1727 British Colonial Military Order Garrison Directive
1727 British Colonial Military Order Manuscript Garrison Directive Early America
Description
Original eighteenth-century manuscript military order dated April 29, 1727.
The document appears to direct an officer to assemble personnel within a garrison pursuant to an order issued in the name of His Majesty. The text contains language ordering compliance and concludes with wording similar to:
"... as you will answer the contrary at your peril."
An excellent example of early British colonial military administration and manuscript record keeping.
Highlights
Dated 1727
Original handwritten manuscript
British colonial military content
Garrison-related order
Early Georgian era
Approximately 300 years old
Period endorsement on reverse
Attractive display piece for collectors of colonial Americana
Condition
Original manuscript fragment with expected folds, edge wear, losses, toning, and age-related creasing. Handwriting remains substantially legible. Please review all photographs carefully.
1727 British Colonial Military Order Manuscript Garrison Directive Early America
Description
Original eighteenth-century manuscript military order dated April 29, 1727.
The document appears to direct an officer to assemble personnel within a garrison pursuant to an order issued in the name of His Majesty. The text contains language ordering compliance and concludes with wording similar to:
"... as you will answer the contrary at your peril."
An excellent example of early British colonial military administration and manuscript record keeping.
Highlights
Dated 1727
Original handwritten manuscript
British colonial military content
Garrison-related order
Early Georgian era
Approximately 300 years old
Period endorsement on reverse
Attractive display piece for collectors of colonial Americana
Condition
Original manuscript fragment with expected folds, edge wear, losses, toning, and age-related creasing. Handwriting remains substantially legible. Please review all photographs carefully.