Document Signed General by Grey Charles (2 results)

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Signed, "Howick." Original document with printed text and handwriting in black ink on beige paper. Paper has a "J. & M. Mills, 1830" watermark. Dated August 15, 1836 at the "War Office." 7 3/4" x 12 3/4." One page. Document is very clean and intact overall except for fold lines (perhaps original), light age toning, and a few wrinkles. Signature and the rest of the handwriting are still very clean and legible. A Very Good copy. An original document issued by the War Office and signed by Charles Grey as "Howick." In the document, Grey signs that the Paymaster General is to return a portion of treasury funds used by the "53rd Foot," also known as the 53rd Regiment of Foot. General Charles Grey (1804-1870) was a British army officer, politician, and secretary. He was one of the sons of Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey (1764-1845), the latter of whom was also known as Viscount Howick from 1806-1807, and Mary Ponsonby. Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey (1802-1894) was the younger Charles's brother. In 1820, Grey joined the British Army as a sub-lieutenant. He later commanded the 73rd Regiment of Foot from 1833-1842. As a politician, Charles served as a member of the British House of Commons and the Executive Council and Special Council of Lower Canada. Notably, Charles also served as a private secretary to his father, to Prince Albert from 1849-1861, and to Queen Victoria from 1861 until his passing in 1870. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Signature on beige document in brown ink by General Charles Grey. August 15, 1836. 8" x 12 3/4." One page. Document includes typed text and handwritten portions. Signed "Howick" at the bottom of the document. Document has a "J & M Miller 1830" watermark. Paper, text, signature, and handwriting are very clean and intact. General Charles Grey (1804-1879) was the son of Charles Grey (1764-1845; 2nd Earl Grey, Viscount of Howick, and Baron Grey). In addition to his military career, he was private secretary to his father, Prince Albert, and Queen Victoria. In this document issued from the War Office, General Charles Grey signs that the Paymaster General is to return to the Treasury funds used by the "9th Lancers" which are now deemed to be unacceptable costs. Signed by Author(s).