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

A letter in connection with the Petition of Randell Murray in respect of the Wages of his son, Alexander Murray, and questioning the attendance of Mr Harman at the Pay Table with the Commissioners controlling the Pay of HM's Ships.
Also you are to let me know whether the SEAFORD (which we hear is safe in the Canaries) has a half deck, quarter deck or forecastle.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1861/235
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1699-01-24
Creator: Burchett, Josiah
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London