In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board
1. An account is wanted of what ships of 50 guns and upwards that are currently being built or repaired will be ready for service in the Line of Battle in the coming year.
2. A report is wanted of what is being done to maintain the manning levels in the fleet next year, having in mind the number of foremast men recently paid off and discharged the Service.
2. A report is wanted of what is being done to maintain the manning levels in the fleet next year, having in mind the number of foremast men recently paid off and discharged the Service.