Clarification of an earlier verbal account of the cost of producing copper plate, stressing that the cost of producing coin is almost twice as high

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Decembr. the 27th. 1727

Sir

Since I had the Honour To write on you Last have been in doubt. Whether I explained my self so fully as I ought.

I told you that the Trade of Copper Smiths gave the Millers 3d. per pound to reduce their Shruffe into Plates Without observing to you that those plates in our Way when cutt into blanks for half pence or farthings Will make but about half, Which will make the charge thereon, Near 6d. per pound if not full.    I am with great Respect

Sir

Your Most obedient Servant

I. Kemp

Mr. Conduit.