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, signed “Victoria R,” one page, 16 x 12, May 15, 1876. Queen Victoria appoints Alexander Ellis Ford to the position of “Captain in Our Yeomanry Forces.” Signed in black ink in the top left corner above the blue paper seal. In very good condition, with light and even overall toning, previous storage folds and some scattered light foxing. R&R COA.