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26.

Holograph copy of various of Brandshagen and the Hamiltons' expense claims, with Newton's comments and revisions

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/237-8, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00790

27.

Copy of note concerning the potential prosecution of Newton by one of the Hamiltons

Author: Chris Tilson

Source: T 27/23.386, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT01075

28.

Suggests various means by which Brandshagen and his party could save time and money in their investigation

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/260, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00786

29.

Detailed technical instructions to be given to Brandshagen and Hamilton for inspecting the mine at Alva: they should be assisted by an Edinburgh Mint officer

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/231-2, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00780

30.

Clerical copy of a royal warrant authorising payment of Justus Brandshagen [advisor on King George's mines in Hanover] and James Hamilton while in Scotland to inspect the mine at Alva

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/255, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT01975

31.

Letter from John Haldane to Newton to arrange a meeting between him and a recommended German mining and minerals expert

Author: John Haldane

Source: MS Add. 3970, f. 608r, 609v, Cambridge University Library, Cambridge, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT01739

32.

Passes on a report he has received about the vein of silver ore in Alva and gives advice on conducting the inspection

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/269, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00783

33.

Further draft of MINT00798 (Mint 19/3/245)

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/262, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT01974

34.

Holograph note of the addresses of Patrick Campbell and Mr Haldane of Gleneagles [Erskine's brother-in-law]

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/234, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00779

35.

Report on samples of ore sent to the Mint by Townshend for testing: it is rich in silver, but Newton does not know where it comes from

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/268, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00776

36.

Copy of note accompanying the petition of Justus Brandshagen for reward and charges of inspecting and trying Sir John Erskine's Mine

Author: Chris Tilson

Source: T 27/22.198, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT01062

37.

Clerical copy of the Privy Council's instructions to Brandshagen and Hamilton [based on Newton's suggestions in MINT00780 (Mint 19/3/231-2)]

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/229-30, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00782

38.

Two documents relating to expenses for the Alva investigation

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/264-5, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00791

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