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FRIEDRICH WILHELM; KURFÜRST VON BRANDENBURG. Letter
Signed, to “the Governor, President,Vice-Chancellor and Councilmen of Halberstadt,” in
German, ordering a prompt response to the petition from the villages of Zilly, Häuser, and
Athenstedt, who claim they have not been able to obtain justice and are threatened with
ruin after their property was improperly seized. 2 pages, folio, with integral address leaf;
chipping to lower edge, evenly toned, few scattered tiny holes (with minor loss), some loss
to seal.
“Cölln” [Berlin], 6 November 1671
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. . . [P]etitioners, insofar as they have a right to litigate, might have a legal remedy through
restitution of the securities and have no further cause to trouble us again. . . .”
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GEORGE II; KING OF ENGLAND. Document Signed, “George R,” arranging
for the payment of troops in the Electorate of Hanover. Countersigned by John Rushout
and Phillips Gybbon. 15
1
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4
x10
1
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4
inches; short tear in left edge with minor loss, horizontal
folds.
“Court at St. James” [London], 17 January 1742
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During theWar of Austrian Succession (1740-48), King George II employed British troops in
the Electorate of Hanover, because he feared that French troops would attempt to occupy it.The
King was an elector in Hanover, where he exerted political influence in the Holy Roman
Empire.
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GEORGE III; KING OF ENGLAND. Partly-printed vellum Document Signed,
“George R,” appointing William Duncan Lieutenant Colonel of the first battalion in the
first regiment of foot. Countersigned by the Duke of Portland. 11
1
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2
x15
1
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4
inches; slight
fading to text but signatures comparatively bold, deep vertical folds, docketing on verso,
paper seals intact.
“Court at Saint James” [London], 1 September 1795
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