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

The Navy Board has suggested that one of their own number could fulfil the role of Surveyor to the Navy during Mr Dummer's suspension. This is acceptable provided it does not interfere with their regular business.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1860/261
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1698-12-26
Creator: Burchett, Josiah
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London