Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742)
Admiral Russell has been ordered to put his ships, including the CONTENT, CHICHESTER and CAPTAIN in condition to take position in the soundings to protect trade; but his Surgeons lack equipment. An Order is given for the necessary equipment to be supplied from ships at Spithead, or from other sources.
Record Details
| Item reference: | ADM/A/1841/59 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy |
| Level: | PAGE |
| Extent: | 1 page |
| Date made: | 1697-04-05 |
| Creator: | Burchett, Josiah |
| Credit: | © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |