Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698.
The Admiralty Commissioners have sent Orders to the Commander in Chief at the Nore to order the COLCHESTER, ROMNEY and SAPHIRE (now there) to the Downs.
I desire you will send down Pilots to these Ships without delay.
I desire you will send down Pilots to these Ships without delay.