1848 09 11 : Receipt for a fat calf to make turtle soup

Update on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 7:45PM by Petra Mitchinson

11 Sep 1848. RECEIPT FOR A FAT CALF TO MAKE TURTLE SOUP. A neat and clean receipt. 4” x 7”. Edenhall Septr 11. 1848 Received of Sir George MUSGRAVE Bart. by payment of Mr. DIXON Three Pounds 15/- for a Fat Calf bought by me for making Turtle Soup. ~~~~~~~~~~~ £ 3 “ 13 “ 0 [signed] Joseph WRIGHT ~~~~~~~~~~~