Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

John Laforey bill of exchange, 1768 May 15

Item

Dublin Core

Title

John Laforey bill of exchange, 1768 May 15

Date

Extent

1 item ([2] pages) ; 11.8 x 19 cm

Description

John Laforey's bill of exchange drawn on James Parke Farley in favor of William Butler for 10 pounds current money.

Language

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Text

[Recto]

May 5th. 1768

Dear Sir

Pleast to pay to Mr. William. Butler or Order the Sum of Ten Pounds
Current Money out of the firs monies that come into your hands on
My Account. & place it to the Account of</

Dear Sir
your very humble Servant
John Laforey

To
James Parke Farley Esquire

[Verso]

Order
Mr. Laforey Esquire
James Parke Farley Esquire
£10..
15 May 1768

2 June 1768
Received the Contents of the within order in
full William. Butler

Original Format

Ink on paper

Citation

Laforey, John , “John Laforey bill of exchange, 1768 May 15,” Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, accessed April 28, 2024, https://cwfjdrlsc.omeka.net/items/show/3186.
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