Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742)

Enclosing a copy of a letter from Colonel Richards who claims to have invented a new pump which states should be installed in HM Ships. A speedy opinion is required as Colonel Richards is about to leave the country.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1838/328
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Date made: 1697-01-28
Creator: Burchett, Josiah
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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