Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Appointment of William Horne, Manuscript #MS 1989.19.2 1X, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Gift, 1989

Biographical/Historical Information

George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738[1] – 29 January 1820 [N.S.]) was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1759 until 1 January 1801, and thereafter of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death. He was concurrently Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Hanover), and thus Archtreasurer and Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire, and later King of Hanover.

Scope and Content

Appointment of William Horne as ensign in the 63rd regiment of foot by King George III.

Arrangement

1 item.

Index Terms

Persons:

• George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
• Horne, William

Geographical Names:

• Great Britain-Armed Forces-History-18th century
• Great Britain-Kings and rulers