Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698

John Holliben was pressed about midsummer last to serve aboard the LOYALTY hired ship, and after a month was discharged from her without a ticket. You are asked to let me know how this man stands on that ship's books and for what reason he was discharged.

Object Details

ID: ADM/A/1815/85
Type: Manuscript
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Bridgeman, William
Date made: 1695-01-08
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 1 page
Parts: Navy Board, In-Letters And Orders (Manuscript)