Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698.
Captain Graydon, Commander of the HAMPTON COURT, has by direction of the Admiralty Commissioners enquired into the quality of some of the Ropes made in the Portsmouth Yard.
I am directed by them to to send an extract of his letter on this subject.
I am directed by them to to send an extract of his letter on this subject.