1727 British Colonial Military Order Garrison Directive

1727 British Colonial Military Order Manuscript Garrison Directive Early AmericaDescriptionOriginal eighteenth-century manuscript military order dated April 29, 1727.The document appears to direct an officer to assemble personnel within a garrison pursuant to an order issued in the name of His Majesty. The text contains language ordering compliance and concludes with wording similar to:"... as you will answer the contrary at your peril."An excellent example of early British colonial military administration and manuscript record keeping.HighlightsDated 1727Original handwritten manuscriptBritish colonial military contentGarrison-related orderEarly Georgian eraApproximately 300 years oldPeriod endorsement on reverseAttractive display piece for collectors of colonial AmericanaConditionOriginal manuscript fragment with expected folds, edge wear, losses, toning, and age-related creasing. Handwriting remains substantially legible. Please review all photographs carefully.