note of hand

Example Sentences

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"A note of hand, and without security, I believe."

From Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century by Banks, Nancy Huston

I knew very well that a note of hand was as good as money, and was quite satisfied with the trade—only, the time of payment was too long distant to suit me.

From Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale by J?kai, M?r

I'll bet my soul you've lent him a few hundred rupees, and then taken a note of hand for three thousand!

From Stories from Tagore by Tagore, Rabindranath

Barbu wrote at once a note of hand, gave it to the smart bustling sergeant, and the day after ten sacks of coal were brought and discharged in the coach-house.

From Six Women and the Invasion by Yerta, Gabrielle

Joe drawed up a note of hand for Ike to sign, which Ike did; and Ike never thought no more about it.

From Quodlibet by Kennedy, John Pendleton