Royalty
VICTORIA
(1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain)
Fine Early Document signed, addressed to Charles Evered Poole Gent
printed with the details filled in by hand, appointing him Ensign in Our First Regiment of Foot..., countersigned by John, 1st Earl RUSSELL (1792-1878, later Prime Minister), 1 side folio on vellum with papered seal and revenue stamp, Our Court at St James's, 18th June
Item Date: 1839
Background
Victoria succeeded to the throne on 20th June 1837 so this comes from the second year of her reign. The Queen was to marry Prince Albert on 10th February 1840, in the Chapel Royal of St James's Palace, London.
Stock No. 43559