Bill of exchange received by Banks from David Burton, July1791 (Series 15.06) - No. 0001

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Exchange 25 Rix Dollars

Gorgon at the cape of Good Hope
July 1791

Sir
At Thirty days after Sight this my First Bill of Exchange Second and Third of the same Tenor and date not paid please to pay Mr Peter de Wit or order the Sum of twenty five Rix Dollars at forty eight Styvers [also spelt Stiver] the Rix Dollar and place the same as pr advice I am accepted  May or 1792 Jos. Banks

Sir with great respect
your most obedient
and most humble Servant
David Burton

To
Sir Joseph Banks Bart
London

999
A.45