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

The Admiralty Commissioners have received information from Henry Combe concerning undue practices in HM Yards. I am sending enclosed a Copy of his letter and they direct you to cause strict enquiries to be made and do what is best for HM Service, sending them an account of how you proceed.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1861/176
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Date made: 1699-01-16
Creator: Burchett, Josiah
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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