The Huyck Bain Crandell Collection, Document BH062
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1742-04-01 Promissory Note, Lambert to Burger Huyck for the Sum of Three Pound Five Shillings
I promise to pay Burger Huyck or order the Sum of three pound five shillings for value received this 1d April 1742 Lambert H Huyck's Mark
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Transcription
I promise to pay Burger Huyck or order the Sum of three pound five shillings for value received this 1d April 1742 Witness — — — Lambert H Huyck's Mark R B Holland
Commentary
Notes:
- This is a promissory note — “I promise to pay… or order” is the classic negotiable instrument formula, distinct from a receipt or bond. The “or order” language means the note could be endorsed and transferred to a third party, making it a primitive form of negotiable paper.
- Lambert Huyck — Burger’s brother, signing with his mark as we saw in the 1739 litigation bond. Lambert is now borrowing £3 5s from Burger, suggesting the brothers’ financial relationship was not always straightforward.
- “for Value received” — standard consideration language, acknowledging that Lambert received something of value in exchange for the promise to pay.
- R. B. Holland as witness — a new name in the archive, not previously encountered.
- The date 1st April 1742 is written in a slightly different format — “1st” rather than the Dutch “den 1” — reflecting the continued shift toward English forms.
— Notes by Claude.ai 4.6 2026-05-01 - jhc
Metadata
Document: BH062
Date: 1742-04-01
Language: English
Type: Promissory Note
Subject: Commerce
Principals: Burger Huyck, Lambert Huyck
Other Persons Mentioned: R. B. Holland
Places Mentioned: None
— page revised 2026-05-30 - jhc
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