(Upper Louisiana) - George Crump payable to Alexander McCortney or order ... \" Two Hundred Dollars in Peltry or Property at Peltry Rates\" February 8, 1805. A second English language promissory note by George Crump with a very intriguing obligation. The note was payable \"in peltry or property at peltry rates.\" The instrument was transferable to the bearer upon endorsement. The payee, Alexander McCortney moved from Pulaski, Missouri to St. Louis. In 1805, he set up a ferry operation on the Missouri River in Boles County. On crowned arms watermarked laid paper, 18.7 cm by 13.5 cm. Docketed No. 3/George Crump. Another promissory note with a very interesting obligation. Docket folds, petty splits. Fine to Very Fine for a document of this type. A superior quality piece overall. English Transcription: On or before the first day September next I promise to pay or cause to be paid To Alexander McCortney, or order The just and full some [sum] of two Hundred Dollars in peltry or property at peltry rates to be deliverred at my house for Value received of him as witness I have hear [here] unto set my hand and seal this 8th February 1805 Test D.Davis George Crump [hand-drawn seal] Nath.l Waring Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society \n\n
From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28323, realized $2160. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.
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