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

The Admiralty Commissioners have received a Petition from Duke Noble of Chatham, Nailer, in which he proposes an advantage to his Majesty by working up the small refuse Iron taken from HM's Ships.
I am commanded to send this Petition to you for consideration and opinion.
The BRISTOL has been appointed to carry the Governor and his family to Jamaica. You are directed to cause such Cabins and fitting accommodation as may be proper in this Ship.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1884/249
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1701-07-31
Creator: Burchett, Josiah
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London