Daily Post in London, Middlesex

Observations on William Wood Patents for Irish Half-pence

The petition details a parliamentary committee’s harsh views on the copper halfpence patent granted to William Wood of Ely for Ireland. It asserts misrepresentation to the Crown, disputes claims of revenue loss, and argues that the coinage supports manufactures. It notes alleged fraud claims, weight discrepancies, and calls observers to test the coin weight versus the official standard.