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Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792 [British bill of exchange for 500 pounds payable to William Billyer]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.222 Author/Creator: Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792 Place Written: Kingston, Jamaica Type: Printed document signed Date: 28 May 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed bill of exchange. The money was designated "For Defraying the Expenses and Carrying on the Current Serives of your Office at thei Place." Noted accepted on 13 August 1782. The docket orders payment to a Mr. Patrick Leckie from Billyer.

Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792

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