213 George I. 1660-1727. King of England. Born in Germany, great-grandson of James I of England, proclaimed king on the death of Queen Anne. Elector of Hanover, he commanded the imperial forces in the Marlborough wars. He was a soldier by temperament, spoke very little English, and could not accustom himself to English ways. He lived in his electorate Hanover for most of his life, where he reigned as Georg Ludwig. He left the government of England to the Whig party and the prime minister Robert Walpole.
Partially Printed Document Signed. Accomplished in manuscript. One page, small Folio, Hanover, Germany, December 31, 1701. Attractive document signed by the monarch, "Georg Ludowig, Elector" of the Holy Roman Empire, approving a request by the Duchy of Calenberg that the year's tithe may be paid entirely in corn (meaning wheat, barley, rye, oats, or a combination), or half in corn and half in cash. Fine. The large, royal signature appears in the blank area below the text, which is decorated with two large ornate capital letters. The first four lines are in a larger, more imposing script. With holograph secretarial marks and insertions. Some foxing, otherwise fine. Accompanied by a complete translation.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.