VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. D.S., Victoria R I, as Queen, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Court at Saint James's, 13th August 1900. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Vere Rogerson Cotter to be a Second Lieutenant in the Land Forces. Countersigned at the foot by St John Broderick (1856-1942) 1st Earl of Midleton. British Politician, Secretary of State for War 1900-03. With blind embossed light blue paper seal affixed. Framed and glazed in a plain brown frame to an overall size of 16 x 12.5. Some very light, minor foxing and a little age wear at the folds. Together with a related letter bearing a facsimile signature of Evelyn Wood (1838-1919) British Field Marshal, Victoria Cross winner, one page, folio, War Office, London, 28th August 1900, to Cotter. The partially printed letter follows Cotter's appointment as a Second Lieutenant and instructs him to prepare to embark for India around the 21st September to join the No. 6. Co. Southern Division, and that previous instructions for him to embark for St. Lucia to join No.1. Co. Western Division have been cancelled. Framed and glazed in a matching plain brown frame to an overall size of 8.5 x 13.5. A few small areas of paper loss and light age wear. G to about VG, 2