Newton’s Mint Correspondence

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251.

Correspondence relating to Edinburgh Mint funding

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/164, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00426

252.

Proposal to renovate the smith's house and convert it for use by clerks of the Ordnance

Author: Ordnance Office

Source: MINT 19/3/434, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00827

253.

'An Inventory of the Plate and other things delivered into the Trea[su]ry of the Mint by the Honble Her Majesty's Com[missione]rs for Prizes'

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/2/252, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00536

254.

"Report of the Assays of Spanish Pieces"

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: T 1/158.15, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00975

255.

Copy of warrant to the Mint following sessions of Parliament in May 1711

Author: Lord of Oxford & Earl Mortimer (Lord High Treasurer)

Source: MINT 1/8/80, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT01175

256.

Copy of letter suggesting standards for the Mint in Scotland and in the Tower

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 1/8/143, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT01212

257.

Copy of letter to the Chester Mint requesting money taken out of each journey to be sent to the Mint in London

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 10/2/54r, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT01232

258.

In view of the non-acceptability of Mint receipts post-14 May for the public loan [see MINT00548 (Mint 19/2/543)], what provision is to be made for the vendors?

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/2/552, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00553

259.

Recommendations for sorting out the Edinburgh Mint's expenses

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/166, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00427

260.

Covering letter from Treasury referring MINT00665 (Mint 19/2/367) to Newton

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/2/368, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00666

261.

Copy of letter to the Chester Mint containing order relating to the closure of that Mint and payment of its debts

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 10/2/78r, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT01247

262.

Application to appoint a new smith

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/1/223, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00076

263.

Referral of the above

Author: Treasury

Source: MINT 19/2/388, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00319

264.

Copy of Newton's response to Leonard Blofield's petition for £2,497.16s.3d. allegedly owed him by Anthony Redhead on behalf of the Norwich Mint

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 1/8/34, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT01167

265.

Copy of order for the attendance of the Officers of the Mint at the Trial of the Pix

Author: Chris Musgrave

Source: T 17/2.189, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT01025

266.

Letter concerning the melting of money in Scotland into ingots

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: T 1/108.41, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00954

267.

Certificate exempting Christopher Priddeth, by virtue of his position as Mint clerk, from civic duties and taxation

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/404-5, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00811

268.

Discussion of standards by which to gauge the value of gold coin (specifically pistoles)

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/2/142, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00272

269.

Letter from Newton to the Treasury requesting a warrant for check weights to be sent to Edinburgh

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/64, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00364

270.

Report on recent assays and preparations for a pyx trial of pre-Union coin

Author: David Gregory

Source: MINT 19/5/51, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00381

271.

More detailed account of the value of Mexican and Seville coins taking wear into account

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/2/195, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00307

272.

The Earl of Derby [Governor of the Isle of Man] has asked for Manx currency to be coined in the Mint: Mint disapprove of coining foreign money, but see no objection to allowing the moneyers and engravers to make medals for him

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/2/456, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00497

273.

On arrangements for transporting tin to Portsmouth prior to export

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/514, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00684

274.

Copy of letter concerning the passing of French currency in Ireland

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 1/7/69, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT01148

275.

In response to queries from Allardes [MINT00391 (Mint 19/3/119), in fact drafted by Newton himself], the Mint approve the proposed allowances

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/3/152, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

Newton Catalogue ID: MINT00397

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