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Coal Note

A species of promissory note, formerly in use in the port of London, containing the phrase “value received in coals.” By the statute 3 Geo. II. c. 26, SS 7, 8, these were to be protected and noted as inland bills of exchange. Bnt this was re-pealed by the statute 47 Geo. III. sess. 2, c. 68, | 28

Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)