John Whitfield's Letter to Isaac Newton, 9 February 1698/9

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John Whitfield's Letter to the Isaac Newton Esqr. Warden of his Majestys Mint Febry 9th. 9$\frac{\mathrm{8}}{\mathrm{9}}$

According to Mr Carter's direction by your advice I have mannaged that affaire and I think it may be to the satisfation of all that hear it but wee now are at a stand by shamming Lunaticks and the more for want of the honour of your presence for one $\frac{\mathrm{1}}{\mathrm{2}}$ hour Sir be pleased to come to the Dogg either in passing to or from the Tower I do not doubt but it may be worth your while and some find hiden Treasure lye in Cornaves where never found by reason it is never lookt for in such vacan places I shall not at present trouble you with any but must remain

Sir

your Prisoner + humble

servt to command

Ino Whitfield