King George III Signed Royal Document, 1797

Manuscript Document Signed, "George R." at top, 2pp on a single sheet measuring 7.75" x 12.25", London, January 12, 1797. Intact original paper-covered wax seal at left. Mounting remnants along edges. Folds; light toning; scattered foxing; minor discoloration; else, very good condition with a large, prominent signature by George III.

The export document reads, "Whereas William Nottidge of Bermondsey in Our County of Surrey, Humbly prays Our Royal Licence, authorising Mr. Manuel De la Torre to pay a Bill of Exchange for one hundred pounds, drawn at Madrid 22nd Augt. last, but indorsed at Ypres and remitted to this Country, for payment of Goods of British Manufacture, exported to Flanders. We do therefore, by these presents, and by the powers vested in us, by the Act passed in the thirty fourth year of Our Reign, intituled 'An Act for preventing money or effects in the hands of his Majesty's Subjects, belonging to, or disposeable by, persons resident in France, being applied to the use of the persons exercising the powers of Government in France; and for preserving the Property thereof for the benefit of the individual owners thereof.' authorise the said Manuel De la Torre to pay the said Bill accordingly. Given at our Court at Saint James's the twelfth day of January 1797, in the thirty seventh year of Our Reign. / By His Majesty's command". 

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