Letter from the Principal Commissioners for Prizes to the Master of the Mint

<text in Unknown Hand (1) begins>21. apr. 1703/

Order to deliver Sir Cloudesley shovel £1000. In piences of $\frac{8}{8}$. –

<text in Unknown Hand (2) begins>To Isaac Newton Esqr. Att her Majestye's Mint in the Tower

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Sir

Whereas we have received a Letter from my Lord High Treasurer with Order to deliver to Sir Cloudesly Shovel to the Value of One thousand pounds Sterlings in Spanish Money. We therefore desire you to deliver to Mr Mossom Ferabosco Soe much of the said Money now in your Custody as shall amount to the said Value, according to Appraisment

We are Sir with great Respect

Your humble servants
<text in Edward Brereton’s hand begins>Edw Brereton
<text in Anthony Duncombe’s hand begins>Ant. duncombe
<text in William Gosselin’s hand begins>M Wm Gosselin
<text in Robert Yard’s hand begins>Ryard <text in Richard Breton’s hand begins>Rich: Breton

Apr'. 21.
1703

To Isaac Newton Esqr. att her Majestys Mint in the Tower