In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board
Mathew Combes, late Boatswain of the HAWKE fireship is to be appointed Boatswain of the CENTURION in place of the former, suspended by sentence of a Court Martial. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 26 January 1695.