Letter requesting directions for the tin held in the Mint Isaac Newton c. 155 words The Newton Project Oxford 2016 Newton Project, University of Oxford

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 6 Jan 1703/4, c. 155 words.

Printed in NC, 4: 411-2. Draft in Mint 19/3/495, MINT00680.

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May it please yoryour LordpLordship The Warden & Comptroller of the Mint having sometimes exprest a desire that the charge of her MajtsMajestys Tinn should be in the board of the Mint, with a common Treasurer or Receiver under them, & the Assaymaster having very much desired some imployment about the Tinn & being of the board for things below stairs: I humbly beg leave to lay their desires before yoryour LordpLordship, & to signify that when yoryour LordpLordship shall resume the consideration of lodging the Tinn in the Tower I am ready to serve her MajtyMajesty in such a manner as yoryour LordpLordship in yoryour great wisdome shall think fit. I am with all submission My Lord YorYour LordpsLordships most humble and most obedient servant Is. Newton. Mr Newton 25 IanyJanuary 1703 My Lord doth intend that yethe Tin shall be receiv'd + disposed by yethe Officers of yethe Mint.