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Commission signed by James VIII, the Old Pretender
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A commission is an authorisation to perform certain duties or to take on certain powers. This commission, dated at Rome on 20 May 1739, was signed by James VIII, the 'Old Pretender'. It appoints Charles Stewart of Ardsheal as colonel in his army.
Commission signed and initialled by the Old Chevalier, appointing Charles Stewart, 5th of Ardsheal, colonel in his army, dated at Rome, 20 May 1739
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- Online ID: 000-100-045-914-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland H.OA 162
- Date: 1739
20 May 1739 - Material: Paper
Document / commission - Dimensions: 313 mm x 222 mm W
- What: Document / commission
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- Who: Charles Stewart, 5th of Ardsheal (Recipient)
Prince James Edward Stewart, the Old Chevalier (Maker) - Where: Italy, Rome
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