Cheque - John Batman, Melbourne, Tamar Bank, Derwent Branch, Victoria, Australia, 27 Apr 1838

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Summary:: Cheque for 4 pounds issued by John Batman, Derwent Bank, and made payable to himself, 27 April 1838. Signed by John Batman.
Description:: A printed cheque form of the Tamar Bank (185 * 77 mm) filled out by John Batman:
No 3 Melbourne April 27th 1838 / CASHIER OF THE TAMAR BANK, (with TAMAR crossed out and Derwent Branch written above) / Pay to Self, the sum of / Four pounds / and place the same to Account of / L 4- 0 - 0 John Batman (the signature is cancelled).
Acquisition Information:: Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976

Discipline:	Numismatics
Dimensions:	77 mm (Width), 185 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:	No 3 Melbourne April 27th 1838 / CASHIER OF THE TAMAR BANK, (with TAMAR crossed out and Derwent Branch written above) / Pay to Self, the sum of / Four pounds / and place the same to Account of / L 4- 0 - 0 John Batman (the signature is cancelled).
Reverse Description:	Plain
Edge Description:	Plain
Inscriptions:	No 3 Melbourne April 27th 1838 / CASHIER OF THE TAMAR BANK, (with TAMAR crossed out and Derwent Branch written above) / Pay to Self, the sum of / Four pounds / and place the same to Account of / L 4- 0 - 0 John Batman
Shape:	Rectangle
Material:	Paper
Issued By:	John Batman, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 27 Apr 1838
Issued By:	Derwent Bank, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 27 Apr 1838