Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742)
Vice Admiral Hopson informed by letter of yesterday's date that he struck his Flag at Spithead when he last came from the Sea on October 11th last. I am commanded by their Lordships to signify this to you so that you pay him the half pay settled on him by Order of Council.
Record Details
| Item reference: | ADM/A/1829/245 |
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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: | 1696-04-24 |
| Creator: | Burchett, Josiah |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |