Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742)
This acknowledges your letter of the 6th inst; with the Affadavits against Lieutenant Jenkinson of the SANDWICH for beating and abusing John Jay, Master of the UNITY, a Tender on the said Ship. I inform you that the Admiralty Commissioners have sent Orders to the Chief Flag Officer in the Downs to try the matter at a Court Martial, so that you direct the said Master to repair there forthwith with what evidence he has to attend the Court Martial.
Record Details
| Item reference: | ADM/A/1829/91 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy |
| Level: | PAGE |
| Extent: | 1 page |
| Date made: | 1696-04-09 |
| Creator: | Burchett, Josiah |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |