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In Spain the Pistole \wch before {illeg} we{illeg}e{illeg}|aring| |is| here worth 17. {2. 8}{28}/ is recconed at 4 pieces of eight or 18s & in Portugal the Moeda wch is here worth 1{illeg}|3|{illeg}|s|h 9d/27. 6\ is recconed at 10 Crusados {illeg}|o|r 285925 28s. 7d.

In this Table \standard/ Gold is reco recconed {illeg}|v|alued at 4li ꝑ as Goldsmiths have of late valued it for the melting pot. The standard value is 3li. 19s. 8d34 {illeg} ꝑ ounce. The difference is inconsiderable.

[Editorial Note 1]For
Isaac Newton Esqre

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S.t James Westm
Aprill 4.th 1702

Sr

Be pleased to meet at a Vestry to be held on Tuesday in Eastor weeke at 9. in the morning precisely to Elect and confirme Officers for this present yeare.

John Batchelor Clr

[Editorial Note 1] The address is written vertically, covering the right side of the (small) page.

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