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

Covering letter to a Petition submitted by the widow of Captain Fisher who died aboard the JERSEY when in the West Indies. The situation is complicated by the misdemeanours of Captain Bragden who succeeded Fisher. The opinion of the Navy Board is sought.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1860/71
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1698-12-08
Creator: Burchett, Josiah
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London