Orders for the castle to be used as a mint Lords Justices of England c. 174 words The Newton Project Oxford 2017 Newton Project, University of Oxford

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 21 July 1696, c. 174 words. Governor of Chester Castle MINT 19/2/277-8, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK UKSurreyKew, RichmondNational Archives MINT 19/2/277-8 21 July 1696 English Clerical Hand MintCountry Mints Catalogue information compiled by Rob Iliffe, Peter Spargo & John Young Catalogue exported to teiHeader by Michael Hawkins Transcribed by Will Scott
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Whitehall Iuly 21st: 1696.

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The Lords Iustices Command me to signify their directions to You to permitt the setting up a Mint in such part of the Castle of Chester as shall be convenient for that purpose in order to the speedy recoining of the Clipt money: You are also to give all persons concerned therein free Entrance and assist at all fitt times for the more Effectuall carrying on of this Work, Which being of so great Consequence to the Publick, Their Excellencys would have you take care, that all possible dilligence, be used by the Labourers workmen & all others employed, and from time to time represent to the Lord Commissioners of the Treasury What shall appear necessary to You for the furthering & promoting this service. I am

To Coll. Kirkby Governr.Governor of Chester &c

Sr.Sir

Yr.our most humble servt.servant

George Clarke

A true Copy as entred in the books of Our Office

Fra: Lynne.

Copy of the Order to Coll. Kirkby for setting up a mint at Chester