Promissory note from William Moore
1868hand-written note in ink on paper, had been folded in half, one punched hole in centre.
William Moore was an illiterate expiree working at Greenough. He left the colony in 1876 to go to Victoria.
William Ashford was an expiree working at Greenough and Geraldton.
John Eakins was a farmer at Greenough.
Details
Details
Greenough Sep 2nd 1868
Sir Mr Maley please let William ashford have the Balance due to me William Moore on Mr Eakins order
1=9=3 William Moore X his mark
Entd 7/9/68 V Trew
This is a good example of how promissory notes were used to transfer accounts between people due to the absence of cash at Greenough.
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Greenough Museum and Gardens
Greenough Museum and Gardens
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