Abraham Brett: The Examination of Abraham Brett 27 June 1700 Isaac Newton c. 136 words The Newton Project Oxford 2017 Newton Project, University of Oxford

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 27 Jun 1700, c. 136 words. MINT 15/17/277, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK UKSurreyKew, RichmondNational Archives MINT 15/17/277 Abraham BrettGoldsmithRichard ShawGoldsmith 27 Jun 1700 England English Latin Unknown Hand MintClippers, Coiners and Embezzlers Transcribed by Will Scott Catalogued by Will Scott
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The ExaiaconExamination if Abram Brett taken this 27th. day of Iune 1700. before Isaac Newton Esqr.

Abram Brett of the Parish of St IJames's in yethe libert of WestmrWestminster Gold smith being ExaiedExamined upon Oath Saith that one Shaw (who is a reputed Gold smith) abtabout 4¨ months agoe brought to this ExaiantsExaminants fathers shop a lump of Melted Gold Weighing Eight penny weight or above and offered to sell it, alleaging ytthat it was 2¨ Guineas better than standard but upon this deponents questioning yethe Goodness of it he went away and carried the said Lump of Gold with him And this deponent further Saith that the said Shaw has severall times offered Guineas to Exchange for silver att his said fathers shop:

Abraham Brett

Iurat anno & die suprel coram Is. Newton