Cheque - John Batman, The Derwent Bank Agency, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 Jul 1838

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Summary:: Cheque for ninety four pounds issued to Mr W.F.A. Rucker or bearer, 24 July 1838. Signed by John Batman.
Description:: A hand written cheque on the Derwent Bank Agency (184 * 93 mm) filled out by John Batman:
Melbourne July 24th 1838 / To the Cashier of the Derwent Bank Agency / Pay to Mr. W.F.A. Rucker or bearer the / sum of Ninety four pounds and place this same / to the account of John Batman (signature cancelled) L 94 . 0 . 0
Acquisition Information:: Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976

Discipline:	Numismatics
Dimensions:	93 mm (Width), 184 mm (Length)

Tagged with:	cheques
Themes this item is part of:	John Batman, Pastoralist & Melbourne Pioneer (1801-1839), Numismatics & Philately Collection
Primary Classification:	PAPER MONEY
Secondary Classification:	Australia - Victoria
Tertiary Classification:	bills of exchange
DateEra:	1838 AD
Obverse Description:	Melbourne July 24th 1838 / To the Cashier of the Derwent Bank Agency / Pay to Mr. W La Rucker or bearer the / sum of Ninety four pounds and place this same / to the account of John Batman (signature cancelled) L 94 . 0 . 0
Reverse Description:	Plain
Edge Description:	Plain
Inscriptions:	Melbourne July 24th 1838 / To the Cashier of the Derwent Bank Agency / Pay to Mr. W.F.A. Rucker or bearer the / sum of Ninety four pounds and place this same / to the account of John Batman (signature cancelled) L 94 . 0 . 0
Shape:	Rectangle
Material:	Paper
Issued By:	John Batman, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 Jul 1838
Organisation Named:	Derwent Bank, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 Jul 1838
Issued To:	W Rucker, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 Jul 1838