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

The Admiralty Commissioners direct that you give leave to Mr Edward Lawford, Purser of the DUCHESS, to be absent from the said Ship from two months to two months, for six months, taking care that a fitting person is appointed to his Duty during his absence.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1884/308
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Date made: 1707-07-30
Creator: Burchett, Josiah
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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