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Bill of exchange handwritten by Ludwik Ruppert with a wax seal and signature. Text instructs payment to His Honorable Lord Dembski, Starost of Naklo, Tynfów, of three thousand (3000) Tynf received in ready money, and orders due payment to the account. Dated October 8, 1712, Gdansk. Inscription includes acceptance and the name Ludwik Ruppert Kommis.Gen.Tes.Reip. Function: bill of exchange / security.

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Bill exchange handwritten Ludwik Ruppert wax seal signature Text instructs payment Honorable Lord Dembski Starost Naklo Tynfów three thousand 3000 Tynf received ready money orders due payment account Dated October 8 1712 Gdansk Inscription includes acceptance name Ludwik Ruppert Kommis.Gen.Tes.Reip Function bill exchange security sheet aged paper vertical fold near center horizontal creases showing darker strip discoloration middle fold right side contains ornate dark brown cursive handwriting arranged diagonally flourishes loops circular red wax seal affixed near right edge left side largely blank subtle stains small spots visible colors include beige off-white paper dark brown ink red seal small areas darker brown spotting.