Item NU 46423 Cheque - John Batman to William Willoby (Willoughby), Victoria, Australia, 27 Jul 1838

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.

Physical 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

Obverse Description

Cheque, printed and handwritten 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.