Holograph note that Rotherham says his invention can be tried out in ten days' time if he is guaranteed the requested hereditary Mint post in the event of its being accepted

Mr Rother{illeg}ham represents that his Proposal of making such money as cannot be counterfeited in private Mints, may be tried in ten days by the ordinary {illeg}Dyes, & b{illeg}lanks of gold {illeg}or silver, & coining presses, & a certain material to be {illeg}prepared within that time; & that he is willing to let it be tried before such witnesses as his Maty shall appoint, up{illeg}on condition that whenever his Maty shall think fit that this his Poposall {sic} be put in practise {illeg}for coining the moneys of Gold & Silver moneys {sic} he & his heirs for ever shall be appointed supervisorsinspector of the Gravers Office Dyes for {illeg} Dyes Puncheons & Edgers wth a Salary of a thousand pounds per an to be paid in ye Mint Office as other Salaries are paid.