Francis Ilseley: The Examination of Francis Ilseley 17 October 1699

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 15/17/258, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

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Francis Ilseley of Gloverstone in y^e County of Chester Socksmith and later Engeneer to his Ma^ts late Mint in the Castle of Chester being Examd upon Oath saith that the great brass Engine or Instrum^t Now ꝑduced to him at y^e time of this Exaīacōn haveing a strong Iron Screw at the One End of it, and part of y^e other End being melted away, is y^e body or Carcass of a Press for Coyning of Money, and to y^e best of this Depon>^ts Judgm.^t was made and designed for that use and purpose Francis Ilsley

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