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

Lieutenant Richard Wilkinson of the DOLPHIN is asking for the reimbursement of monies laid out for Victuals for Men supplied to him when he was in charge of a Prize and for the time he was in the DOLPHIN until relieved by Mr Rogers. Copies of documents submitted by Wilkinson are enclosed and a request is made for them to be carefully examined. Should however the Rules allow, Wilkinson is to receive compensation and his wages.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1864/248
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1699-04-24
Creator: Burchett, Josiah
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London