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GEORGE III (1738-1820)

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GEORGE III (1738-1820)
Warrant on paper, signed 'George R' at the head, St. James's, 14 July 1789, 1pp with integral blank leaf, folio, authorising the payment of the sum of two hundred and ninety four pounds, seventeen shillings and sixpence to be paid to William Pollock Esq., in order to settle a quarterly bill for stationery supplied by Catherine Castle for the Home Department of the Secretary of State's office, embossed seal, countersigned by William Pitt, Graham and Eliot (creased on folds, small tears to folds and edges, generally discoloured).
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This document was signed by George III shortly after his return to health after his famous period of 'madness' from October 1788 to February 1789. Before the end of that month he was able to write to his Prime Minister, William Pitt the Younger, thanking him for his warm support during his illness and in April he had attended a service of thanksgiving in St. Paul's Cathedral.

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