Lot 135

George II (1683-1760), King of Great Britain and Ireland - [British Officers' Pay]

Royal Command, Signed at head on both sides, ("George R.")

£300

Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs

Auction: 17 June 2020 at 11:00 BST

Description

detailing Military Pay of General and Staff Officers, detailing the amount paid per day and per year, commanding that "this establishment of our Guards, Garrisons and other Land Forces... do commence and take place from 25 December 1756", dated 1 July 1757

Footnote

Note: A fascinating document, detailing the pay of 37 ranks of General and Staff officers, from 7 Lieutenants General earning £10,222 p.a., to Deputy Quarter Master General in North Britain earning £91.5.0 p.a.

George II (1683-1760), King of Great Britain and Ireland - [British Officers' Pay]