Order for tea from John Simpson

1868
Overview

hand written note on paper, punched hole in centre.

Historical information

John Simson was a farmer at Greenough.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB2090
Item type
Material
Width
110 mm
Height or length
51 mm
Depth
1 mm
Inscriptions and markings

To Mr Maley please send me a pound of good tea
John Simpson 30th
Ent [?]
On reverse: 30 Sept 68 J Simpson Goods

Contextual information

This note proves that he was literate.

Keywords
Place made
Western Australia, Australia
Year
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Well provenanced
Last modified
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
Completeness
100
Greenough Museum and Gardens

Greenough Museum and Gardens

Order for tea from John Simpson
Order for tea from John Simpson

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