Lot 688
Hodgson, Studholme (1708-98) Aide-de-camp to the Duke of Cumberland at Fontenoy and Culloden. In 1757 he commanded a brigade in the Rochfort expedition. He then commanded the expedition against Belle-Isle in June 1761, his most famous campaign, and became a field marshal in 1796. Beautifully calligraphed British Military Warrant signed ("S Hodgson") as Colonel of the 5th Regiment of Foot, Major General and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Forces, 1p, 12½ x 8 in., Head Quarters Palais, 30 June 1761. Ordering Charles Bimbridge, the Deputy Paymaster General, to pay to Lieut. George King of His Majesty's Ninetieth Regiment of Foot…out of the Treasure in your hands for the use of the Forces under my Command…Six Hundred and Thirty four Pounds Five Shillings …upon account of the subsistence of the said Regiment…." The 90th Foot, or Irish Light Infantry (under Lt. Col. Hugh Morgan) was employed at the siege of Belle Isle on June 7, 1761. Light soiling and edge wear, with small splits at folds along right margin; overall near fine condition with dark, highly legible text and signature.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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