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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