In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

You informed that the OWNERS LOVE and THOMAS ELIZABETH were ready to receive men and provisions, and advising it necessary to appoint their commanders. We appointed Commanders on the 1st inst; with orders to proceed to Longreach to take in fireworks etc; but understand they still at Deptford as Carpenters only just finished.
Desire you examine what neglect there has been.
Also direct you opine as to the weekly proportion of the Estimate for this years service should be paid to the Navy Treasurer.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1758/234
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1689-04-18
Creator: Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London