Name/Title
November 1799 receipt paid by Peter Bull, signed Daniel Fullerton for his wifeEntry/Object ID
002583Tags
Daniel Fullerton, Peter BullScope and Content
Received November 25th 1799 of Peter Bull the
sum of sixty six Pounds four shilling and eight
pence on account of my wife I say Recd by me
Daniel Fullenton
Key Details & Context
Date: November 25, 1799.
Amount: £66 4s 8d (66 pounds, 4 shillings, and 8 pence). In 1799, this was a very substantial amount of money—roughly equivalent to several thousand dollars in modern purchasing power.
Purpose: The phrase "on account of my wife" suggests this payment might relate to a dowry, an inheritance, or a debt owed specifically to his wife’s estate or family.
The "I say" Phrase: "I say Recd [Received] by me" was a common legalistic phrasing used at the time to prevent alteration or dispute of the amount written.
Signature: The signature appears to be Daniel Fullenton (though the "F" and "u" in the surname carry the decorative flourishes typical of the era, it could also be interpreted as "Fullerton").
