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

The Navy Board has complained to the Admiralty that the Tender belonging to the DUKE is lying idle for want of a Captain; but the Admiralty replies that a First and a Second Lieutenant have already been appointed to her and are to get on with recruiting Men.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1838/84
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Date made: 1696-01-12
Creator: Bridgeman, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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