Holograph draft of MINT00049 (Mint 19/1/416)
Whereas we are informed that some doubt
hath arisen concerning the Indenture of the Mint
bearing date the 23th day of Decr 1700 made Between
our late dear Brother King William of the one part
And Isaac Newton Esquire Master & Worker of our
Mint of the other part, whether the same be not
by the Decease of our said Brother become void, and
whereas if the same be void a new Indenture
cannot be suddenly made, We have thought fit
for removing the obstructions of said Mint which
may arise from such doubt & be of great prejudi{ce}
at this time to our self & our good people and
for Carrying on so usefull and publick a service
as the coyning of Gold and Silver moneys to
signify our will and pleasure and accordingly
We do hereby command and authorize you, untill
a new Indenture shall be made for the well
establishing of our Gold & Silver moneys by the
Mill and Press carefully to observe the Rules
and Orders appointed by the said Indenture of the
23d day of December 1700 aforesaid in the Assaying
Weighing Receiving rating Commixing Melting Coyning
Pixing and paying or Delivering of our own as well as
our subjects Gold and Silver when converted into our
current moneys. And all our Officers of our Mint
and all others concerned are required to take notice of this our Will and Pleasure And for so doing this shall be your Warrant. Given at our Court
To Our trusty and well beloved
Isaac Newton Esqquire Master and
Worker of our Mint
