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Commission as Colonel of Dragoons

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To Richard Munden

Postcard of Commission as Colonel of Dragoons.
000-100-067-674-C
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Commission as Colonel of Dragoons

This commission from King George I to is to Richard Munden appointing him Colonel of Dragoons. It is dated 22 July 1715.

Commission by King George I to Richard Munden, Esquire, to be Colonel of Dragoons, dated St James's, 22 July 1715

In 1715, Jacobite forces staged a Rising with the aim of replacing George I on the British throne with James 'VIII', the 'Old Pretender'.


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Online ID: 000-100-067-674-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.OA 71
Date: 1715
22 July 1715
Material: Paper
Dimensions: 305 mm H x 401 mm W
What: Commission
Subject:
Who: George I (Signatory)
Richard Munden (Owner)
Where: England, London, St James's Palace
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