In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

We direct you to look out in this River for three Merchant Ships fitting to be employed as Men of War as fourth Rates and to carry 50 Guns each, and in the choice of Ship to select those that are good sailors and available soon for Sea.
You are to treat with the Owners for hiring them and report your proceedings to this Board.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1777/1
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Date made: 1691-10-01
Creator: Lowther, John; Priestman, Henry Austen, Robert
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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