Lot 1172

Description

Van Diemen's Land, a contemporary marble board volume housing the accounts of the estate of Edward Paine on account with Gamaliel Butler together with his gradual payments and use of the account. The accounts run from July 1822 to October 1843. Mostly covering the period 1822-1824. Fine.

Gamaliel Butler entered the legal profession in London in 1801 and came to Hobart Town in 1824. He became a director of the Bank of Van Diemen's Land in 1829 and soon became a successful businessman owning large properties throughout Van Diemen's Land. Three of his sons also entered the legal profession which he established with a R.W. Nutt. This firm became known as Butler, Nutt and Butler. The firm continues to practise today.