September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2023
Manuscript document boldly signed at top left "George R" by King George III for the establishment of the forces and garrison of Minorca, Nov. 3, 1777, signed at bottom and reverse C.W. Cornwall, Beauchamp, Westcote. The document is a detailed establishment of a regiment to be commanded by Major General the Earl of Eglinton and a regiment of like numbers to be commanded by Col. Barlow. Daily and yearly pay figures are given for members of the field and staff, a representative line company, and the grenadier and light company. The figures are then multiplied to take in the remaining line companies, and the whole is doubled to account for both regiments. Pay is broken down by ranks of men, and expenses stated for "allowance to widows," "allowance to colonel for clothing lost by deserters," etc. A very detailed look at the administrative aspect of the British army in the period of the American Revolution. Accompanied by JSA letter of authenticity. CONDITION: Very good. Slight foxing and losses to left edge.