Copy of note concerning the work of Justus Brandshagen and James Hamilton in Scotland William Lowndes (Secretary to the Treasury) c. 109 words The Newton Project Oxford 2016 Newton Project, University of Oxford

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 20 Aug 1716, c. 109 words.

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 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 [MINT 19/3/231-2] T 27/22.102, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK UKSurreyKew, RichmondNational Archives T 27/22.102 20 Aug 1716 England English Clerical Hand MintThe Mine at Alva MintCorrespondence Transcribed by Will Scott Metadata amended & document catalogued by Will Scott
SrSir Isaac Newton abot.about Iustus Brandshagen and IJames Hamilton

SrSir

Two persons who have been recommended to his Maty.Majesty as well skilled in Working Mines the One named Iustus Brandshagen & the other IJames Hamilton being Ordered forthwith to go downe to Scotland to Work or try the Working of the silver mine lately discovered there The Lords Commrs.Commissioners of his MatsMajestys TrearyTreasury are pleased to direct You to consider what Authority is neceesary for them to be Invested with, and what Instructions may properly be given them And to make Your Report thereupon to their LordpsLordships with all convenient Speed I am &c 20 Augt. 1716.

Wm Lowndes