Manuscript receipt dated March 25, 1726 "Received from the Worshipfull Company Of Skinners the sum of six shillings and eight pence being the half yearly gift of Mr. John Draper for the relief of the poor debtors on the Common side of Newgate..."

London, March 25, 1726. Paperback. Very Good. Item #21-8061

5.75 x 7.25", embossed seal of Cosmus Micro(sp?) showing a man in front of a building with a gated opening. Manuscript unevenly trimmed, missing a small piece, toning, soiling, light creasing else good to very good condition. Signed by witnesses James Calhoun, Will Atkins(sp?), Will Harrison, Thos. Colt (sp?), Thos. Harwood, Charles Hobart. The Company of Skinners is one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London", incorporated by Royal Charter in 1327.

Price: $125.00

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