Autograph letter signed by Sir Harry Smith.
This official letter appoints Benjamin Moodie as a Member of the Legislative Council of the Cape Colony. Couched in regal terms - "Her Majesty hath appointed and declared that there shall be within the Settlement a Council to be called the Legislative Council ...) Benjamin Moodie was appointed a Member of the Council "at Her Majesty's pleasure".
Four sides, four sides written, 325mm high x 205mm wide. Paper watermarked 1851. 60mm diameter embossed Cape Colony stamp adjacent to the signature of Sir Harry Smith.
No tears, loss, or chips, excellent condition.
A transcription of the letter is available on request. Fables Ref. #22785
This official letter appoints Benjamin Moodie as a Member of the Legislative Council of the Cape Colony. Couched in regal terms - "Her Majesty hath appointed and declared that there shall be within the Settlement a Council to be called the Legislative Council ...) Benjamin Moodie was appointed a Member of the Council "at Her Majesty's pleasure".
Four sides, four sides written, 325mm high x 205mm wide. Paper watermarked 1851. 60mm diameter embossed Cape Colony stamp adjacent to the signature of Sir Harry Smith.
No tears, loss, or chips, excellent condition.
A transcription of the letter is available on request. Fables Ref. #22785
- Overall Condition: Very Good.
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