Letter requesting directions for the tin held in the Mint

<17r>

Ian 6. 170$\frac{3}{4}$

May it please yo^r Lord^p

The Warden & Comptroller of the Mint having sometimes exprest a desire that the charge of her Maj^ts Tinn should be in the board of the Mint, with a common Treasurer or Receiver under them, & the Assaymaster having very much desired some imployment about the Tinn & being of the board for things below stairs: I humbly beg leave to lay their desires before yo^r Lord^p, & to signify that when yo^r Lord^p shall resume the consideration of lodging the Tinn in the {illeg}|Tower| I am ready to serve her Maj^ty in such a manner as yo^r Lord^p in yo^r great wisdome shall think fit. I am with all submission

My Lord

Yo^r Lord^ps most humble

and most obedient servant

Is. Newton.

<18v>

M^r Newton

25 Ian^y 1703

My Lord doth intend that y^e Tin shall be receiv'd + disposed by y^e Officers of y^e Mint.