Large velum legal document written in 1844 concerning the family of George Anson Byron, 7th Baron Byron. comprising 43 pages, manuscript on velm with stamps mostly for 1844, wax seals to top page, pages 68cm x 59cm

George Anson Byron, 7th Baron Byron (1789–1868), was a British naval officer and diplomat, best known for his role in returning the body of King Kamehameha II of Hawaii to his homeland. A cousin of the famed Romantic poet Lord Byron, George Anson Byron inherited the barony after the poet’s death in 1824, as the poet had no legitimate male heirs.

Byron's naval career saw him serve in the Napoleonic Wars, but his most notable mission was in 1824 when he commanded HMS Blonde on a diplomatic voyage to Hawaii. The Hawaiian monarch and his queen had died of measles while visiting Britain, and Byron was tasked with escorting their remains back to the islands. During this voyage, he conducted scientific observations and helped foster diplomatic ties.

Although less famous than his literary cousin, George Anson Byron left a legacy as a naval officer and statesman, bridging British diplomacy and Pacific exploration in the early 19th century.