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Store order from John McDermott
1865Subcollections
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
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Material
Width
147 mm
Height or length
65 mm
Depth
1 mm
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.
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Store order from John McDermott dated 25th May 1865
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