Dutch East India Co. Signed Document. 1703.A receipt dated October 15, 1703 for a large amount of 1,567 Pounds, 19 Shillings and 10 Pence received by James Vernon. This has been signed by Sir Gilbert Heathcote (who was knighted by Queen Anne in 1732), and is also signed by James Vernon. Dark penned details and signatures stand out. Holes, tears, thinning and staining are found on this 317 year old sheet of paper.