Promissory note from William Moore

1868
Overview

hand-written note in ink on paper, had been folded in half, one punched hole in centre.

Historical information

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

Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB1715
Item type
Themes
Material
Width
113 mm
Height or length
86 mm
Depth
1 mm
Inscriptions and markings

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

Contextual Information

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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Place made
Greenough
Western Australia
Australia
Year
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Promissory note from William Moore
Promissory note from William Moore

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