Holograph list of twelve questions to put to Rotherham at an interview

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/1/489, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

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[Diplomatic Text] [Catalogue Entry]

<489r>

Quære. 1. Cannot a private Mint be set up by your direction.

2 Did you ever make any such money

3 Can you make & shew us any such mony before we report.

4 Do you propose to have the Office of Controller of the Graver continued to your heirs for ever?

5 Can you grave or have you employed a graver & whom.

6 What would be the consequence of discovering your secret to fals coyners.

7 What method can you propose by which the King & Council may be satisfied that you can perform what you propose before you are made Comptroller of the Graver.

8 Why should you not be Comptroller of the whole Mint.

9 Why should you not be content with a reward for raising ten millions in one year towards paying the debts of the nation.

10 Can you continue to raise 10 millions yearly & how long.

11 What charge will be sufficient per pound weight for bearing the charg{e} of coinage in your way.

12 What charge of Officers more then at present.