Letter requesting directions for the tin held in the Mint

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Ian 6. 170$\frac{\mathrm{3}}{\mathrm{4}}$

May it please yor Lordp

The Warden & Comptroller of the Mint having sometimes exprest a desire that the charge of her Majts Tinn should be in the board of the Mint, with a common Treasurer or Receiver under them, & the Assaymaster having very much desired some imployment about the Tinn & being of the board for things below stairs: I humbly beg leave to lay their desires before yor Lordp, & to signify that when yor Lordp shall resume the consideration of lodging the Tinn in the {illeg}Tower I am ready to serve her Majty in such a manner as yor Lordp in yor great wisdome shall think fit. I am with all submission

My Lord

Yor Lordps most humble

and most obedient servant

Is. Newton.

<18v>

<text in Unknown Hand begins>Mr Newton

25 Iany 1703

My Lord doth intend that ye Tin shall be receiv'd + disposed by ye Officers of ye Mint.