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Promissory note
Payment order for the levelling of the Citadel of Montreal
Date
October 3, 1821
Dimensions1 textual record ; 22.4 x 37 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Exchange Media
Origin
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, North America
Object NumberS001/C3.2,3.3
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentOrder from Samuel Romilly, captain of the Royal Engineers, addressed to John Delisle, justice of the peace, instructing him to pay Messrs Bee and Cross, contractors, for their work in levelling the hill of the citadel of Montreal. The sum of 150 pounds had been agreed and approved during the session of August 23, 1820.NotesSource of title: Based on the nature of the document.
Signatures and inscriptions: Signed by C. Wm. Grant J.P. and John Cross; John Bee’s mark.
Physical description: Watermarked paper.
Language of the document: The document is in English.
General notes: Transcription available.
Signatures and inscriptions: Signed by C. Wm. Grant J.P. and John Cross; John Bee’s mark.
Physical description: Watermarked paper.
Language of the document: The document is in English.
General notes: Transcription available.
Status
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