Promissory Notes
Lot 2588 SESSION 9 - 4.30PM Wednesday 30 July Promissory Notes
Estimate $500
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SOLD $750
HUTCHINSON, John, No (uncertain) Sydney, (month uncertain) 181(3) Promissory note, one shilling, I Promise to Pay to Bearer, the Sum of Two Shillings and Six-Pence, in Copper Coin, on Demand. 1s. (signed J.Hutchison) (note mentioned in Vort Ronald Colonial Currency & Promissory Notes p.27). Stuck down on thick paper otherwise fair and rare.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 75 (lot 2950) from Dr W.J.D.Mira Collection.
Hutchinson was transported for forgery and acquired a ticket of leave from Governor Macqaurie. Later, in partnership with Simeon Lord, Hutchinson issued promissory notes 1813, later appearing 1830 in Hobart Town.
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