Catalogue Entry: MINT00076
Application to appoint a new smith
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The last smith [Thomas Sylvester] was paid £50 p.a., plus piece work. At Newton's request (following differences with the smith), this salary was stopped when the post became vacant [through Sylvester's death, c. December 1710], pending formulation of a new contract. Newton now requests funding for a new salary with confirmation of his power of dismissal.
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Printed in NC, 5: 186-7.
