Copy of note about coining farthings Thomas Harley c. 202 words The Newton Project Oxford 2016 Newton Project, University of Oxford

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 2 May 1713, c. 202 words.

Printed in NC, 5: 404-5.

 T 27/20.414, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK UKSurreyKew, RichmondNational Archives T 27/20.414 2 May 1713 England English Clerical Hand MintCopper Coinage MintCorrespondence Transcribed by Will Scott Metadata amended & document catalogued by Will Scott
414 Officers of the Mint abt.about Coyning Farthings.

Gentlemen

My Lord TrearerTreasurer being much Importuned about the Business of Coyning Farthings is desirous of hearing that matter and the pretences of the severall PeticonersPetitioners that have been Referr'd to You for Liberty to Coyne the same His LordpLordship therefore, if Fryday next in the forenoone be time sufficient for the severall PeticonersPetitioners to Attend, is pleased to Direct you to give them notice and also to attend Your selves at that time Accordingly, in case it be not sufficient be pleased to let me know & his LordpLordship will appoint such other time as you shall think fit for doing thereof. You'l please to bring all Papers with You which may concerne this hearing particularly the Votes which have been made by the house of Commons about Farthings or the Coynage of them. In the meane time (as My Lord is informed) Farthings are wanted & would be of use & service at Port Mahon & Gibralter. His LordpLordship directs You to consider thereof and let him know at your Attendance Your Opinion how and in what manner the same may best be supplyed I am &c. 2d May. 1713.

T: Harley