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Store order from John McDermott

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John McDermott

1865

Subcollections

Maley Mill and Store Archives

Overview

note written in blue ink on paper with four pink vertical lines

Historical information

John McDermott (1835-1925) was an engine driver convicted of Burglary and sent to the colony on the "Runnymede" in 1856. He settled at Greenough where he took up the profession of wheelwright. He married Jane Connolly and fathered 10 children.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-72-GMOB1365

Item type

Material

Width

147 mm

Height or length

65 mm

Depth

1 mm

Themes

Inscriptions and markings

May 25th 1865
Mr Maley you would much oblige me if you would let the Bearer have 2lbs of Oatmeal 1lb arrowroot I will settle with you in a short time
yours etc John McDermott

Contextual Information

This is one of only two notes written by John McDermott held in the Maley Mill & Store Archives. Although described as semi-literate, this note proves otherwise.

Keywords

MCDERMOTT Family

Place made

Greenough
Western Australia
Australia

Year

1865

Primary significance criteria

Scientific or research significance

Comparative significance criteria

Object’s condition or completeness

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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Store order from John McDermott

Store order from John McDermott dated 25th May 1865

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