Copy of note concerning the work of Justus Brandshagen and James Hamilton in Scotland
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Two persons who have been recommended to his Maty. as well skilled in Working Mines the One named Iustus Brandshagen & the other Iames Hamilton being Ordered forthwith to go downe to Scotland to Work or try the Working of the silver mine lately discovered there The Lords Commrs. of his Mats Treary are pleased to direct You to consider what Authority is neceesary for them to be Invested with, and what Instructions may properly be given them And to make Your Report thereupon to their Lordps with all convenient Speed I am &c 20 Augt. 1716.
Wm Lowndes
Sr Isaac Newton abot. Iustus Brandshagen and Iames Hamilton
Source
T 27/22.102, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK20 Aug 1716, c. 109 words.