Richard Mansergh St. George arrived in America with this ensign’s commission in his possession. British Army officers, like Richard Mansergh St. George, who served to defend King George III and his realm carried commissions like this one bearing the king’s wax seal and signature. St. George purchased this ensign’s commission (the lowest ranking officer in a regiment) for the 4th Regiment of Foot on April 15, 1776. 

Military Commission
April 15, 1776
Paper, Ink, Wax
Museum of the American Revolution, Acquired with funding from Ernest C. Downs and from the Irish Georgian Society and its members

Richard Mansergh St. George arrived in America with this ensign’s commission in his possession. British Army officers, like Richard Mansergh St. George, who served to defend King George III and his realm carried commissions like this one bearing the king’s wax seal and signature. St. George purchased this ensign’s commission (the lowest ranking officer in a regiment) for the 4th Regiment of Foot on April 15, 1776. 

Military Commission
April 15, 1776
Paper, Ink, Wax
Museum of the American Revolution, Acquired with funding from Ernest C. Downs and from the Irish Georgian Society and its members