Commission signed by James VIII, the Old Pretender

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
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.OA 162
Date:	1739 20 May 1739
Material:	Paper
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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