Proposes £30 p.a. for senior engraver Croker to maintain [Francis] Beresford, who has completed his apprenticeship [see MINT00078 (Mint 19/1/165) and MINT00079 (Mint 19/1/155-6)]
To the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of his Majesties Treasury.
May it please your Lordships
Mr Croker Graver to the Mint having taken one Beresford to be his Apprentice & the time of his Apprenti{cs}hip being lately expired, & the said Beresford now working under Mr Croker as Journeyman: I humbly pray that Mr Croker may be allowed 30li per an for the maintenance of the said Beresford with meat drink & cloaths, as in a former case of the like nature.
All which is most humbly submitted to your Lordships great wisdome
Isaac Newton