1829 NY / Queens* James A. Mott to David T. Jennings Promissory Note
$ 13.2
Description
1829 NY / Queens* James A. Mott to David T. Jennings Promissory Note. New York - this piece arrived with a large number of mostly Queens & Long Island area towns and village receipts - and with only a few from Manhattan. Showing only minimal signs of age & wear. N o major issues to note. *New York - this piece arrived with a large number of mostly Queens & Long Island area towns and village receipts - and with only a few from Manhattan. Showing only minimal signs of age & wear. Expected fold creases from posting. N o major issues to note. B old attractive writing. Has a small wax seal near the right edge, center. Overall, in good condition. You will receive the exact piece shown in the photos - please have a good look at the photos to access condition. It measures approx. 3 1/2" x 7 3/4" Best effort transcription: On Demand for Value Received I promise to Pay to David T. Jennings or Bearer the just and full Sum of twelve Dollars twenty seven Cents as witness my hand and Seal this June 25th 1829 Witness By Chas Hicks James A. Mott ===================================================== Observations & Historical Notes This handwritten promissory note dated June 25, 1829, records James A. Mott’s promise to pay David T. Jennings or bearer the sum of $12.27. The wording “or Bearer” made the note transferable through possession, allowing it to function as negotiable private credit paper within local trade and business activity. The Mott surname was deeply established in Queens County and Long Island during the early 19th century, particularly among farming, mercantile, and Quaker families. The witness signature “Chas Hicks” is an abbreviation for Charles Hicks, another surname strongly associated with Long Island and New York during this era. The compact format, flowing cursive penmanship, and legal phrasing are all characteristic of everyday financial manuscripts used in coastal New York communities during the late 1820s. Small notes such as this commonly represented personal loans, unsettled merchant accounts, agricultural transactions, or labor-related debts. ============================================ **Shipped securely in a new poly bag, sandwiched in chipboard, inside a new rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking** Click HERE to see matchbooks I have available. Click HERE to see transit and trade tokens I have available. Click HERE to see billheads I have available. Click HERE to see letterheads I have available. For U.S. based orders, the shipping cost for the first purchase is $4.00 and no extra cost for additional similar items such as billheads, letterheads, tickets, patches, post cards, trade cards, stock certificates that can safely be shipped in the same package. I have over 63,000 unique items here on eBay - Click HERE to visit my store & save with combined shipping for multiple buys. For U.S. orders on a PC, use the "add to cart" feature to select multiple items before paying. If the cart does not combine shipping costs, I will refund excess fees as I pack your order the following morning. I have enjoyed buying and selling vintage collectibles for over 40 years. Unless noted otherwise, all items I offer are original and not reproductions. Please review photos for condition issues (if any) as they are part of the description, and contact me with questions before bidding or buying. All items are securely packed and shipped via USPS. Please rely on my 25+ yr. 11,000+ 99.9% feedback rating as a guide to your buying decision. I hope all is well with you and your family — thanks for stopping by! – Jerry
