Cheque - Henry Batman, Derwent Bank, Melbourne Branch, Victoria, Australia, 18 May 1838

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Summary:: Cheque for seven pounds 13 shillings 6 pence issued to W.F.A. Rucker or bearer and the same to Henry Batman, 18 May 1838. Signed by Henry Batman.
Description:: A printed cheque form of the Derwent Bank (182 * 80 mm) filled out by Henry Batman:
No Hobart Town (crossed out and 'Melbourne' written below) 18 May 1838 / Cashier of the Derwent Bank / Pay to Mr. W.F.A. Rucker or bearer / the sum of Seven pounds 13/6 / and place the same to the account of / L 7 - 13 - 6 Henry Batman (the signature is cancelled)
Acquisition Information:: Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976

Discipline:	Numismatics
Dimensions:	80 mm (Width), 182 mm (Length)

Tagged with:	cheques
Themes this item is part of:	Numismatics & Philately Collection
Primary Classification:	PAPER MONEY
Secondary Classification:	Australia - Victoria
Tertiary Classification:	bills of exchange
DateEra:	1838 AD
Obverse Description:	A printed cheque form of the Derwent Bank filled out by Henry Batman: No Hobart Town (crossed out and 'Melbourne' written below) 18 May 1838 / Cashier of the Derwent Bank / Pay to Mr. W.F.A. Rucker or bearer / the sum of Seven pounds 13/6 / and place the same to the account of / L 7 - 13 - 6 Henry Batman (the signature is cancelled)
Reverse Description:	Plain
Edge Description:	Plain
Inscriptions:	No Hobart Town (crossed out and 'Melbourne' written below) 18 May 1838 / Cashier of the Derwent Bank / Pay to Mr. W.F.A. Rucker or bearer / the sum of Seven pounds 13/6 / and place the same to the account of / L 7 - 13 - 6 Henry Batman
Shape:	Rectangle
Material:	Paper
Issued By:	Henry Batman, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 18 May 1838
Issued To:	W Rucker, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 18 May 1838
Organisation Named:	Derwent Bank, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 18 May 1838