John Groom: The Information of John Groom 24 July 1704
Lond.o Ss. The Information of John Groom taken upon Oath this 24. th day of July 1704. &ct.
This Informant upon his Oath doth depose and say that within five months last past this Informant did Sell unto Mr Berth for or five forgeing Ham̄ers and also One Chizell, And this Informant 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 Informant hath sold him severall Quantities of Salt Peter, and Borax. John Groom Capt. et jurat &ct S. Lovell Recorder
Source
MINT 15/17/492, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK24 July 1704, c. 101 words.