Letter from the Principal Commissioners for Prizes to the Master of the Mint
21. apr. 1703/
Order to deliver Sir Cloudesley shovel £1000. In piences of . –
To Isaac Newton Esqr. Att her Majestye's Mint in the Tower
<38v>Sir
Whereas we have received a Letter from my Lord High Treasurer with Order to deliver to Sir Cloudesly Shovel to the Value of One thousand pounds Sterlings in Spanish Money. We therefore desire you to deliver to Mr Mossom Ferabosco Soe much of the said Money now in your Custody as shall amount to the said Value, according to Appraisment
We are Sir with great Respect
Your humble servants
Edw Brereton
{Ant}. duncombe
{M} Wm Gosselin
Ryard Rich: Breton