John Groom: The Information of John Groom 24 July 1704
Lond.o Ss. The Informaion of John Groom taken upon Oath this 24. th day of July 1704. &ct.
This Inform:t upon his Oath doth depose and say that within five months last past this Inform:t did Sell unto Mr Berth for or five forgeing Ham̄ers and also One Chizell, And this Inform:t further deposeth that about 2. months Since he also Sold to the said Berth an Ingott with a Cover to cast Silver barrs in. And also at severall times this Inform:t hath sold him severall Quantities of Salt Peter, and Borax. John Groom Capt. et jurat &ct S. Lovell R.dr
Source
MINT 15/17/492, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK24 July 1704, c. 101 words.