Incomplete holograph list of smiths since 1567 and legislation since 1553 granting or confirming the Mint officers' jurisdiction over Mint property

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In & before the 14th year of Q. Eliz. Apr. 19th, 1572. William Hopkins was Smith of the Mint with a salary of 10li per annum during life.

1st Queen Mar Aug. 20 1553 the grant of all houses place & grounds & made to the Officers of the Mint. And again in the 17th of Q. Eliz.

In the 1st of Edw. 6 there is a clause almost of the same kind.

9 Eliz. May 3 1567, William & Marlin Hopkins made Mr Smiths to the Tower. Marlin died the 4th of K. James, 1600

43 Eliz 18 Iune 1601 Tho Picesse made Master Smith

21 King James first, 25 Novem 1623 Lewis Tayte made Master Smith

16 Charles I, 17 Aug 1640 Tho. Hodgskins made Master Smith.

In the Commission of the 21th of Q. Eliz the schedule of Officers confirmed.

In the 24th of Hen 8 May 16th The Master of the Mint to had hold & peaceably enjoy all houses places & grounds built or unbuilt within the Mint except the houses occupied by other Officers, as of old hath <222v> been accustomed.