Memorial of Craven Peyton concerning the allowances and charges of Robert Weddell

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To the most Honoble: the Earle of Oxford & Mortimer

Lord High Treasurer of Great Brittaine

The humble {illeg}Memorial of Craven Peyton Esquire

Warden of her Majesties Mint.

Sheweth

That there being due from the 1t of Iune 1710 to Christmas 1711 to Mr Robert Weddell deceased (the said Wardens Deputed Clerk) for Allowances and Charges in prosecuting of Counterfeiters of the Currant Coynes of this Realm and of others for uttering of false Money the sum̄e of four hundred sixty seven Pounds fifteen shillings and two Pence as by four Bills Examined and hereunto annexed may appear.

And that 400li ꝑ Annum of the Coynage Duty being applicable to discharge the Expences of Officers imployed in such Prosecutions your Lordships Direction for payment out of the same the sum̄e of 467li: 15s: 2d. above menīoned to Mris Martha Weddel Widdow and Executrix of the {illeg}said Mr Weddell is humbly desired and submitted to your Lordship's great Wisdome

Crav: Peyton

Mint Office

April 16th 1712

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<text in Unknown Hand begins>Exrs. of Mr Weddell Wl sign'd 9th Iuly 1713 The Bills sent to ye Excheqr

To offrs of ye Mint