Copy of Richard Sandford's memorial concerning a clerk for assistance in the prosecutions of clippers and coiners Richard Sandford (Warden of the Mint) c. 159 words The Newton Project Oxford 2017 Newton Project, University of Oxford

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 c. Jun 1715, c. 159 words.

Printed in NC, 6: 227, alongside MINT01195, copied below. Newton's response copied in Mint 1/8.108-9, MINT01196. Treasury's verdict copied in Mint 1/8.110, MINT01197.

 Copy of Treasury referral of Sandford's memorial [MINT 1/8/107]Copy of response to Sandford's memorial, detailing the salary and expenses allowance of a clerk for assistance in prosecuting clippers and counterfeiters [MINT 1/8/108-9] MINT 1/8/107, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK UKSurreyKew, RichmondNational Archives MINT 1/8/107 c. Jun 1715 England English Clerical Hand Unknown Hand MintClippers, Coiners and Embezzlers MintCorrespondence Transcribed by Will Scott Separated & catalogued by Will Scott
107 Sr.Sir Richd. Sandford about prosecuting Coyners.

To the Rt.Right Honble:Honourable the Lords Commrs:Commissioners of His Mats:Majestys TrearyTreasury

The Memorial of Sr.Sir Richard Sandford Bart.Baronet of His Mats:Majestys Mint.

Sheweth

That the Late Wardens of the Mint have been allowed a Clerk for assisting them in prosecuting Clippers and Counterfeiters of the coine and the charges of the Prosecutions not exceeding 400 ꝑper AnnAnnum being now by Act of Parliamt.Parliament made payable out of the Coinage Duty and a Person skilled in the methods of Executing Warrants and carrying on the Prosecutions at Assizes and at the old Bailey haveing been allowed to former wardens and very necessary now, I humbly Pray your Lordships Order in this matter, and about money for bearing the Charges of such prosecutions and the methods of Accounting first so that this service may be carried on in the cheapest and best manner

All which is most humbly submitted to your Lordships great Wisd.Wisdom