Variant holograph draft of MINT00030 (Mint 19/2/499), much less strongly worded and less specific in its recommendation

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May it please yor Lops

In obedience to yor Lordps Order of Reference of the {illeg}6t of {illeg}Octob. last we have have {sic} considered {illeg}the annexed Petitio & humbly represent to yor Lops – – – fees or perquisites wch wch {sic} when first se{illeg}tt might be a obetter maintenance then 60℔ per an would be now.

We also beg leave – – – require some years – – – – acct there{illeg}of wthout any consideration for that service.

We are therefore humbly of opinion that ye aforesaid Clerks may well deserve such augmentation of their salaries as yor Lops shall think fit first untill their Book & those of the Country-Mints shall be finished & then entredafterwards perpetually if yor Lops please, {sic}, their attendance at the Mint being incompatible wth any other business.