Lot 1881

Description

Van Diemen's Land, Campbelton, promissory note, unnumbered, dated 24 Apr 1838 due three months after date, for ú22.15.2 sterling, issued by John Johnston payable to Mr James Hamilton, Campbelton, circular stamp 'Bank Van Diemen's Land', signed on back by John Johnston and J.Hamilton. Fine.

James Hamilton was a storekeeper and wine merchant in Campbelton and also owner of a property called 'Dry Cottage' built around 1838. The Bank of Van Diemen's Land, established in 1823, was referred to locally as 'The Old Bank'. It failed in 1891.