Manuscripts

Commission under the great seal of England appointing Sir Arthur Aston as sergeant major of horse

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Description: This commission, against those rebelling against the King, appoints Sir Arthur Aston as Sergeant Major of Troops of Horse. The commission and wax Great Seal are housed in a (19th century?) burgundy box, which also contains an embroidered linen handkerchief. Please note the seal is slightly damaged with the right upper edge missing and the box cover has come loose from the spine. For protection, the burgundy box has been placed in a modern archival box which needs to be handled carefully and remain flat.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1642/43, February 10.
Call number: mssHM 82896
Creator: Charles (1600-1649)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Mrs. Alvin L. Suman, March 19, 1975.
Associated people: Aston, Arthur, (1590-1649.)
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