Promissory note from George Battersby

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1868

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Overview

hand written note in ink on paper that shows signs of staining and insect damage

Historical information

George Battersby was former convict no.4012. By the time this note was written he was farming at Greenough.
We currently have no information regarding Charles Harris.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-72-GMOB1703

Item type

Letters

Themes

Communication

Material

Paper

Width

115 mm

Height or length

111 mm

Depth

1 mm

Inscriptions and markings

July the 2nd 1868
Mr Maley Please to let Charles Harris the amount of 16s in stores & place the same to my account
George Battersby X His mark
Entd 2/7/68 V Trew

Contextual information

This note provides evidence that Charles Harris was working at Greenough in 1868.

Keywords

Promissory Note

Place made

Western Australia, Australia

Year

1868

Primary significance criteria

Scientific or research significance

Comparative significance criteria

Well provenanced