Richard Angell: The Deposition of Richard Angell 16 May 1706

Middx Ss. The Depsicon of Richard Angell of Black Fryers Silversmith taken upon Oath this 16.th May 1706.

This Depon.t Saith that about 6. months agoe One Thom.s Frott als Carter told him this Sd Depon.t that he the said Carter Coynd Counterfeit Lewisdores, and exchang'd of them for English Money to the vallue of 12. and sometimes 14. pounds sterling a day.    This Depon.t further sayes that he is credibly Inform'd the said Carter carry's on the trade of coyning at this time in the town of Brentford, but in what house this Depon.t knows not.[Editorial Note 1] Capt. et jurat an et die suꝑdict coram me           J. Stanley