Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837-1901, her reign was the longest of any monarch in British history and came to be known as the Victorian era. DS, one page, 13.75 x 9.5, April 1, 1862. Queen Victoria appoints Francis William Ward to the rank of Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Signed in the top left corner in black ink by Victoria. In very good condition, with three vertical folds, two intact stamps and seals, some light spotting and a couple professional repairs to reverse. R&R COA.
