Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698.
By command of the Admiralty Commissioners I am sending the enclosed Certificate of Lieutenant Rooper about one Samuel Roberts, disabled in his right arm in their Majesties' service.
I desire you will put him in a method for getting regular Certificates in order to obtain a Pension from the Chatham Chest, and to recommend him to the Governor there .
I desire you will put him in a method for getting regular Certificates in order to obtain a Pension from the Chatham Chest, and to recommend him to the Governor there .