Francis Ilseley: The Examination of Francis Ilseley 17 October 1699 Isaac Newton c. 96 words The Newton Project Oxford 2019 Newton Project, University of Oxford

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 17 Oct 1699, c. 96 words. MINT 15/17/258, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK UKSurreyKew, RichmondNational Archives MINT 15/17/258 Francis IlseleySocksmithEngineer 17 Oct 1699 England English Unknown Hand MintClippers, Coiners and Embezzlers Transcribed by Kees-Jan Schilt

Francis Ilseley of Gloverstone in yethe County of Chester Socksmith and later Engeneer to his MatsMajesties late Mint in the Castle of Chester being ExamdExamined upon Oath saith that the great brass Engine or Instrumt Now ꝑducedProduced to him at yethe time of this ExaīacōnExamination haveing a strong Iron Screw at the One End of it, and part of yethe other End being melted away, is yethe body or Carcass of a Press for Coyning of Money, and to yethe best of this Depon>tsDeponents Judgm.tJudgment was made and designed for that use and purpose Francis Ilsley