(1738-1820) King of England during the American Revolution, it was his policies of taxation and repression that led to the uprisings in the Colonies. Manuscript D.S. with his ‘mad’ signature ‘George’ 1p. sm. oblong folio, St. James’s, March 9, 1807, a promotion of John Spinks from captain in the Twelfth Regiment to lieutenant. Boldly signed at top left. Heavily foxed throughout, blind-embossed paper seal intact, just good condition.