Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742)
The Commander of the CHATHAM has represented to the Admiralty Commissioners that 197 Men, the middle complement allowed to the Ship, is not sufficient to fight her. I am commanded to transmit to you an extract of the said letter and direct you to consider it and report to them your opinion.
Record Details
| Item reference: | ADM/A/1842/245 |
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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: | 1697-05-19 |
| Creator: | Burchett, Josiah |
| Credit: | © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |