In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

We have thought fit to confirm the warrant given by Sir George Rooke, Admiral of the Fleet, on 14 December 1695, appointing John Lywood, Master Cook of the MORTAR, bomb vessel, in place of the former deceased. 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 18 November 1696.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1836/170
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1696-11-18
Creator: Russell, Edward; Rooke, George Kendall, James
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London