3 Aug. 1801

Eden

Simple Computation

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five half pence to it. Without the note, the very simplest possible mode of

making up the sum would be by twelve guineas and eight shillings: and in

proportion as guineas and shillings were deficient, the computation would

increase in intricacy. How much greater the advantage in point of simplicity, if

the sum requisite to be paid happens to be the exact amount of the Annuity Note?

a supposition that will as frequently be verified, as that of any other given

sum approaching to the mark – such as, in the case of the £12:16s Annuity Note,

the above supposed sum of £13.