Object number
4201.68.7
Title
Letter, March 1800, naming Lt Burgoyne for Foreign Service
Description
The top right-hand corner of the letter states, 'Westminster' and is dated 14th March 1800. The letter, handwritten in black ink, details The Lieutenant General of the Ordnance naming Lt Burgoyne for Foreign Service. The letter goes on to mention that Burgoyne will be informed presently as to when he will be needed as well as where he will be required to embark. When held up to the light, and in the left-hand centre of the letter (when fully opened up), is a large watermark, with what appears to be an individual facing to the right while seated and holding a shield and sceptre/spear-like object. This watermark is topped with an image of the Crown. On the reverse of the letter, there is a watermark naming: Golding & Snelgrove, 1799.
Date
1800-03-14 - 1800-03-14
Production period
19th Century
Dimensions
- Height: When closed 323 mm
- Width: 200 mm
- Height: When open 323 mm
- Width: 380 mm