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

I am directed by the Admiralty Commissioners to send you the enclosed extract of a letter from Captain Cross of the DOVER, in which he complains of several Cleats being left fast to the bottom of the Ship. I am further to inform you that the Service requiring Captain Cross should go to Sea without any delay, directions are sent to him accordingly.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1829/269
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Date made: 1696-04-27
Creator: Bridgeman, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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