John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, K.G., 1650-1722. British general; ancestor of British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. Manuscript Document Signed, Marlborough, one page, 9½" x 14.5", November 27, 1718. Also signed by Sir Thomas Frankland, the master General of the Ordnance.Marlborough appoints a man to work in "ordinary,” or regular, service to the Ledger Books of this office.Marlborough was an English soldier and statesman whose career spanned the reigns of five monarchs throughout the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He gained international fame in the War of the Spanish Succession where, on the fields of Blenheim, Ramillies and Oudenarde, his place in history as one of Europe's great generals was assured. British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, whose first book was a biography of Marlborough, was his direct descendant. Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics. Comes with a second COA from Stuart Lutz.