[BIRKBECK (Dr. George, 1776-1841, originator of Mechanics' Institutes)]

Bond to him for £400 by Mrs. Mary Anne Phillips, to be void provided she pays "£200 ... with lawful Interest ... on the 20th August now next ensuing", signed by her, with on the facing fourth side notes of part repayment, beginning with £105 on 30th August 1827, "recd. Interest to Aug. 1834 ... 18th February 1835 Exhibited under a Fiat against Mary Ann Phillips ... Paid dividend of 6½%" with stamp of official assignee, "Recd. July 6 1839: first dividend", engraved with manuscript details, the bond 1 side folio, no place, 7th February two small tears on opening seal with loss of a few letters (easily supplied)

In 1799 at Anderson's College, Glasgow, where he was Professor of Natural Philosophy, Birkbeck gave his first free lectures to working men. He took a leading part in founding the London Mechanics' Institute, 1824, now Birkbeck College of the University of London.

Item Date:  1827

Stock No:  16739      £55

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