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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition => Topic started by: antiqueone on Friday 22 July 22 15:10 BST (UK)
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Having problems with some words in this note. Hope someone can help.
Note attached to will crossed through but not crossed out.
April the 23 1697
borrowed [] of my Sonn Richard [] full summ of
Twenty pounds and for [] for [] his money
I William Green doo order [ ]
pay the twenty pounds out of my personal Estate
upon condition I doo not [ ] the debt
discharged if neither I nor my personal Estate
will not discharg the debt I doo order my Sonn
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April the 23 1697
borrowed ?then of my Sonn Richard the full summ of
Twenty pounds and for the securitie of his money
I William Green doo order mine Executors to
pay the twenty pounds out of my personal Estate
upon condition I doo not Live to see the debt
discharged if neither I nor my personal Estate
will not discharg the debt I doo order my Sonn
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I agree with 'then'. I think it is 'doe' not 'doo'.
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I think it is 'doe' not 'doo'.
Oops, missed that , you’re right.
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Very many thanks to both of you. I wonder why a Father borrowed money from his son.
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I wonder why a Father borrowed money from his son.
For the same reason he borrowed money off anyone -- he was in need of extra cash and the son had some to spare
The clause will just ensure that the son gets his £20 back before any other legacies are paid out.