Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1832, n.d.

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Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1832, n.d.

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Two exchange notes issued by the Equitable Labour [or Labor] Exchange, Gray's Inn Road, London. One is equivalent to two hours (or sixpence cash), redeemable for goods at the Exchange. It is dated 1832 and is signed by Robert Owen, Governor of the Exchange. The obverse of the second note is too damaged to read.

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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Owen, Robert, 1771-1858

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Robert Owen (1771-1858) was born at Newtown, Wales to a working family, his father being employed as the local postmaster. From an early age Owen was encouraged to read and debate, and using this knowledge he was able to mentor the younger children at his school. Aged just 10 he left school and was apprenticed to a Mr James McGuffog, a linen draper from Stamford, Lincolnshire, and, according to his Autobiography, he was independent from his parents from this point onwards. ...

Equitable Labour Exchange (London, England)

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