Charles Mason: The Deposition of Charles Mason Esq. Comptroller of his Majestys Mint 8 August 1699 Isaac Newton c. 122 words The Newton Project Oxford 2017 Newton Project, University of Oxford

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 8 Aug 1699, c. 122 words. MINT 15/17/213, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK UKSurreyKew, RichmondNational Archives MINT 15/17/213 Charles MasonComptrollerThomas HutchinsFishmonger 8 Aug 1699 England English Latin Unknown Hand MintClippers, Coiners and Embezzlers Transcribed by Will Scott Metadata amended & document catalogued by Will Scott
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The Deposiction of Charles Mason Esqr. Comptroller of his Majtys.Majestys Mint 8th. Augt. 1699

Saith that he did this day hear Thomas Hutchins Fishmongrer near the Monumtent in London say at his own shop ytthat he knew a man that could make Lew'dors + GineasGuineas full weight that should go for abot.about 3 or 4s. more then the true Value and upon yethe Deponent's advising him afterwards at the Ship Tavern by the Bridge to dectectdetect those practises he replyed before they parted that if he might have 500li encouragemt.ent deposited in some friend's hand he could discover ytthat which they had been long seeking after or in ꝑpursuit of or words to that effect

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