Memorial of Craven Peyton concerning the allowances and charges of Robert Weddell Craven Peyton (Warden) c. 186 words The Newton Project Oxford 2016 Newton Project, University of Oxford

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 16 Apr 1712, c. 186 words.

Treasury referral, MINT00979, on same sheet, is printed in NC, 5: 388-9.

 T 1/159.19a, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK UKSurreyKew, RichmondNational Archives T 1/159.19a 16 Apr 1712 England English Clerical Hand Unknown Hand Mint Clippers, Coiners and Embezzlers Accounts and Expenses Transcribed by Will Scott Memorial & referral separated, metadata amended and documents catalogued by Will Scott
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To the most Honoble:Honourable the Earle of Oxford & Mortimer

Lord High Treasurer of Great Brittaine

The humble Memorial of Craven Peyton Esquire

Warden of her Majesties Mint.

Sheweth

That there being due from the 1t of Iune 1710 to Christmas 1711 to Mr Robert Weddell deceased (tthe said Wardens Deputed Clerk) for Allowances and Charges in prosecuting of Counterfeiters of the Currant Coynes of this Realm and of others for uttering of false Money the sum̄mme of four hundred sixty seven Pounds fifteen shillings and two Pence as by four Bills Examined and hereunto annexed may appear.

And tthat 400li ꝑper Annum of tthe Coynage Duty being applicable to disccharge the Expences of Officers imployed in such Prosecutions your Lordsships Direction for payment out of the same the sum̄mme of 467li: 15s: 2d. above menītioned to Mris Marttha Weddel Widdow and Executrix of the said Mr Weddell is humbly desired and suubmitted to your Lordsship's great Wisdome

Crav: Peyton

Mint Office

April 16th 1712

Exrs.Executors of Mr Weddell Wlill sign'd 9th Iuly 1713 The Bills sent to yethe ExcheqrExchequer

To offrsofficers of yethe Mint