Copy of note to the agents for tin in Cornwall referring representations from various Bristolians concerning fraud impacting the revenue arising from tin William Lowndes (Secretary to the Treasury) c. 103 words The Newton Project Oxford 2016 Newton Project, University of Oxford

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 25 Mar 1714, c. 103 words.

Copied below MINT01048 and, although almost identical, is mistakenly printed in its place in NC, 6: 79.

 T 27/21.165, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK UKSurreyKew, RichmondNational Archives T 27/21.165 25 Mar 1714 England English Unknown Hand Mint Clippers, Coiners and Embezzlers Tin Trade Correspondence Transcribed, metadata amended & document catalogued by Will Scott
Agents for Tinn in the County of Cornwall abt:about Frauds.

Gentlemenmen

I am Commanded by My Lord TrearTreasurer to transmitt to you the inclosed Copy's of the Representations from Charles Pembruge Landwaiter at Bristoll and from the Pewterers there touching frauds Committed to the prejudice of her Mats.Majestys Revenue arising from Tinn together with Copys of Affidavits relating thereunto his LordpLordship is pleased to Direct you to Examine into the said Frauds and to consider of proper Methods for the preventing thereof and that you give his LordpLordship an Accot:Account of what you shall do therein I am. 25th March 1714

Wm Lowndes