Lot #358 - CONVICTS IN VAN DIEMEN'S LAND
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:Australian & Colonial - Antique & Historical
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Sale Date:03 Jun 2014 ~ 2.30pm
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Lot #:358
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Lot Description:CONVICTS IN VAN DIEMEN'S LAND
May 1829 cashier's cheque from the Bank of Van Diemen's Land, signed by James Kelly and made payable to the Estate of John Lakeland.
Lakeland had arrived in Hobart in 1814 "with a view of establishing himself in the Colony". In 1820 he became Principal Superintendent of Convicts in Van Diemen's Land. He died in November 1828 and this cheque is payable to his estate. -
Estimate:A$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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