George I (1660-1727), king of Great Britain and Ireland, and elector of Hanover. Appointment of Arthur Holdsworth to be “Fort Major of our castles and block houses in our town and port of Dartmouth in our county of Devon.” Manuscript, ink on parchment, with embossed paper seal and revenue stamps. 1 piece, leaf 31 x 41 cm. (writing on 2 pages). With photocopy of transcription.