Lot 135
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George II (1683-1760), King of Great Britain and Ireland - [British Officers' Pay]
Royal Command, Signed at head on both sides, ("George R.")

Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 17 June 2020 at 11:00 BST
£300
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.
