Fragmentary holograph notes on pistoles and moidores, on a cover addressed to Newton in another hand

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<text in Isaac Newton’s hand begins>In Spain the Pistole wch before {illeg} we{illeg}e{illeg}aring is here worth 17. 2. 828 is recconed at 4 pieces of eight or 18s & in Portugal the Moeda wch is here worth 1{illeg}3{illeg}sh 9d27. 6 is recconed at 10 Crusados {illeg}or 28∟5925 28s. 7d.

In this Table standard Gold is reco recconed{illeg}valued at 4li ꝑ as Goldsmiths have of late valued it for the melting pot. The standard value is 3li. 19s. 8d$\frac{\mathrm{3}}{\mathrm{4}}$ {illeg} ꝑ ounce. The difference is inconsiderable.

[Editorial Note 1]<text in John Batchelor’s hand begins>For
Isaac Newton Esqre

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S.t James Westm
Aprill 4.th 1702

Sr

Be pleased to meet at a Vestry to be held on Tuesday in Eastor weeke at 9. in the morning precisely to Elect and confirme Officers for this present yeare.

John Batchelor Clr