In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board
William Smith, late Purser of the VANGUARD, is to be appointed Purser of the new 2nd Rate building at Portsmouth as soon as she is ready to receive him. 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 30 November 1696.
Record Details
| Item reference: | ADM/A/1836/328 |
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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: | 1696-11-30 |
| Creator: | Priestman, Henry; Rooke, George Houblon, John |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |