Letter from Charles Montagu to Isaac Newton, dated 19 March 1696

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19. March 1695

I am very glad that at last I can give you a good proof of my friendship, and the esteem the King has of your Merits. Mr Overton the Warden of the Mint is made one of the Commissioners of the Customes and the King has promised Me to make Mr Newton Warden of the Mint, the Office is the most proper for you 'tis the Chief Officer in the Mint, 'tis worth five or six hundred pounds per Annum and has not too much bus'nesse to require more attendance then you may spare. I desire you will come up as soon as you can, and I will take care of your Warrant in the mean time. Pray give my humble service to John Lawton, I am sorry I have not been able to assist him hitherto, but I hope He will be provided for ere long, and tell him that the session is near ending and I expect to have his company <1v> when I am able to enjoy it; let me see you as soon as you come to Town, that I may carry you to kiss the Kings hand, I beleive you may have a lodging near Me. I am

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Your most humble Servant

Charles Montague