Promissory Note - John Batman to W.J.A. Rucker, Victoria, Australia, 25 Jul 1838

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Summary:: Promissory note for one hundred and sixty two pounds issued to W.J.A. Rucker, Melbourne, by John Batman 25th July 1838. The note shows Batman promising to pay Rucker the said amount no later than three months from the date of issue.
Description:: A hand written promissory note glued to paper for display. The note reads: DBA/196 due 28 October / L162 - 0- 0 Melbourne / 25th July 1838 / Three months after date I promise to pay to Wm J A Rucker Esq / or order the sum of one Hundred / and sixty two Pounds value / received John Batman
Acquisition Information:: Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)

Tagged with:	promissory notes
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:	promissory notes
DateEra:	1838 AD
Obverse Description:	Hand written, the note reads: DBA/196 due 28 October / L162 - 0- 0 Melbourne / 25th July 1838 / Three months after date I promise to pay to Wm J A Rucker Esq / or order the sum of one Hundred / and sixty two Pounds value / received John Batman
Inscriptions:	DBA/196 due 28 October / L162 - 0- 0 Melbourne / 25th July 1838 / Three months after date I promise to pay to Wm J A Rucker Esq / or order the sum of one Hundred / and sixty two Pounds value / received John Batman
Shape:	Rectangle
Material:	Paper
Issued By:	John Batman, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 Jul 1838
Issued To:	W Rucker, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 Jul 1838