Cheque - John Batman to William Willoby (Willoughby), Victoria, Australia, 27 Jul 1838

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Summary:: Cheque for fifty three pounds ten shillings issued by John Batman and made payable to William Willoby [sic], 27 July 1838. Signed by John Batman.

Willoughby is spelled "Willoby" on the cheque.
Description:: A personal cheque drawn on the Derwent Agency glued to piece of paper for display. The cheque, printed and hand written reads - No. ..... July 27th 1838 / CASHIER OF THE TAMAR (TAMAR crossed out and 'Derwent Agency' written above) / Pay to Mr Willoby or Bearer, the sum of / Fifty three Pounds ten shillings (two words I can't work out) / Buckety (?) Cheque and place the same to the account of / L 53 - 10 - 0 (signed and cancelled by crossing out) John Batman. The hand written display tag on the paper to which the note is glued reads - Mr. Willoby was Batman's Manager / He married Batman's widow in 1841
Note - Willoby should be Willoughby
Acquisition Information:: Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)

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:	The cheque, printed and hand written reads - No. ..... July 27th 1838 / CASHIER OF THE TAMAR (TAMAR crossed out and 'Derwent Agency' written above) / Pay to Mr Willoby or Bearer, the sum of / Fifty three Pounds ten shillings (two words I can't work out) / Buckety (?) Cheque and place the same to the account of / L 53 - 10 - 0 (signed by crossing out) John Batman. The hand written display tag on the paper to which the note is glued reads - Mr. Willoby was Batman's Manager / He married Batman's widow in 1841. Note - Willoby should be Willoughby
Inscriptions:	No. ..... July 27th 1838 / CASHIER OF THE TAMAR (TAMAR crossed out and 'Derwent Agency' written above) / Pay to Mr Willoby or Bearer, the sum of / Fifty three Pounds ten shillings / Buckety (?) Cheque and place the same to the account of / L 53 - 10 - 0 John Batman. Mr. Willoby was Batman's Manager / He married Batman's widow in 1841
Shape:	Rectangle
Material:	Paper
Issued By:	John Batman, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 27 Jul 1838
Issued To:	Mr William Willoughby, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 27 Jul 1838 Married Batman's widow in 1841.