In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board
It appears by a Cetificate from Captain Thomas Smith, late Commander of the WILD Prize, that John Houlding was Warranted and acted as Boatswain of this Vessel from 31st January 1693 to the 18th June 1694.
We send the enclosed Certificate and direct you to cause John Boulding to be allowed his Wages as Boatswain for that time.
We send the enclosed Certificate and direct you to cause John Boulding to be allowed his Wages as Boatswain for that time.