Royal Mint London
11th March 1864
Messrs Greenwood & Co.
Seeds
Gentlemen
I am directed by His Grace the Duke of Newcastle to accept your tender "Lathyrus", dated 26th February 1864, for supply of Hay and Straw, amounting to £645-12-6 to be completed & delivered on or before the 10th day of September next, at London in compliance with the conditions attached to your tender.
Payment: Cash on the joint certificate of myself and the Master of The Royal Mint.
I have the honour to be
Gentlemen
Your Obedient Servant
(Signed) Thos. Graham
M. M. K.
Royal Mint London 11th March 1864
Messrs Krupp & Co.
Essen, Prussia
Gentlemen
I am directed by His Grace the Duke of Newcastle to accept your offer...