Copy of note concerning the potential prosecution of Newton by one of the Hamiltons

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Sir

Sr. Isaac Newton being threatned with a prosecucon at Law by one of the Hamiltons who was sent some time since with Monsr. Brandshagen to make a tryall of Silver Mines said to be found in Scotland The Lords Commrs: of his Mas. Treasury are pleased to direct you (in case of such a prosecucon) to appeare and Defend Sr. Isaac at his Mas: charge this in the absence of the Secretarys is Signifyed by their Lordps Command from

Sr. Your &c 18 Septr: 1723

CTilson