Copy of Newton's response to the petition of Gabriel le Clerk Isaac Newton c. 150 words The Newton Project Oxford 2017 Newton Project, University of Oxford

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 14 Apr 1708, c. 150 words.

Printed in NC, 7: 461. Le Clerk's petition copied in Mint 1/8.68, MINT01172.

 MINT 1/8/69, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK UKSurreyKew, RichmondNational Archives MINT 1/8/69 14 Apr 1708 England English Clerical Hand MintPersonnel and Administration MintCorrespondence Transcribed by Will Scott Catalogued by Will Scott
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To the RtRight HonbleHonourable The Lord High Treasr:Treasurer of Great Britain

May it please yor.your LordspLordship

In obedience to yoryour Lordsps.Lordships order of Reference of yethe 25th. March last. I have considered yethe annex'd peionpetition of Gabriel L. Clerk one of yethe Engravers of yethe Mint, concerning his salary, & humbly represent that before his going beyond seas I was dissatisfied with his carriage. & gave him no leave to work in Forreign Mints. & that his Salary was interrupted in my Last years accots.accounts by his absence abroad, & in my most humumble opinion wants yoryour LordspsLordships order to revive it & continue it But if yoryour LordspLordship pleases I will pay it upon yor.your LordspsLordships verbal order. & if yethe Auditor scruples yethe Accot.Account apply hereafter for a warrant

All which is most humbly submitted

to yoryour LordspsLordships great Wisdome

Is. Newton

Mint Office 14th. Apl. 1708