Commission as Colonel of Dragoons

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.OA 71
• Date: 1715
  22 July 1715
  
• Material: Paper
  Commission
  
• Dimensions: 305 mm H x 401 mm W
  
• What: Commission
  
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• Who: George I (Signatory)
  Richard Munden (Owner)
  
• Where: England, London, St James's Palace
  
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