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Signed by Seafield.
Printed in NC, 5: 58-9.
The Scottish Mint officers have set off for a pyx trial in London, among them Scott, whom Seafield recommends to Newton as very honest and capable, and the only one among them concerned to protect the interest of the heirs of the late master, George Allardes. Asks Newton to give him all due assistance.
Edinburgh August 2d. 1710
Sir
The Officers of the Mint here concerned
in the late coynage are to sett out this day with the pixis
for London. Mr Scott who was the late Master's Deputy goes
as one of them by vertue of a Deputation from the present
Master, he has the honour to be knowen to you and is a very
honest man & very capable to act his part at this tryall & he
is the only person among the Officers that has any concern to
advert to the interest of Mr. Allardice, You have been at
a great deal of trouble in directing this coynage you have
done most justly to all concerned in it and I hope you will
continue to assist in directing him
and in any thing else that may prevent Mr. Allardice his Gaine
for haveing so seasonably served the government and the proprietors
of the old money; and who did so readily give his Credit &
bestor his pains and attendance at the earnest desyre of My
Lord Tresaurer and the government. Mr. Scott will inform you,
what further may be needfull and I entreat that you may be
assisting to him in procureing the t
to Allardice; & the allowance of his Charges for this journey
with some encouragement for his bypast Services in the late
recoynage pardon me for this trouble & I with the greatest respect
r
Your most Humble & obedient t.
SEAFIELD