Copy of a note to the Mint notifying them of a claim regarding a potential discovery of false coining

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Gentlemen

My Lord Treasurer having received a Letter from an unknown hand proposing to make a Discovery of False Coining provided he has protection & Encouragement His Lordship Commands Me to transmit the same to you, that you may take care such Publication may be made in the Gazette or otherwise that the Writer of the said Letter may attend you for that Purpose. I am

Gentlemen

Treasury Chambers.

Your Most Humble Servant

Wm Lowndes

Officers of the Mint.