Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698.
In answer to your letter of 14 August about the HOPE and the BEAR two mast ships daily expected from New England, I am to advise you that orders are sent to the men-of-war cruising in the Sound to convoy them in safety to Plymouth or Kinsale.
Record Details
| Item reference: | ADM/A/1822/161 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Section: | Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy |
| Level: | PAGE |
| Extent: | 1 page |
| Date made: | 1695-08-16 |
| Creator: | Bridgeman, William |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |