In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

William Higgins, Boatswain of the DRAGON, is to be appointed Lieutenant of the DARTMOUTH, to act by deputy during the time of his continuing at sea in their Majesties service. You are directed to have Robert Foster entered as Deputy Boatswain of the DRAGON accordingly and borne until William Higgins shall return from sea, or further order. His warrant is to be dated 5 October 1689.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1763/63
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Date made: 1689-10-05
Creator: Vaughan, John; Lowther, John Chicheley, John
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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