In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

The Commissioners for Victualling have presented us a Breviate of the victualling of the Navy in the year 1690 and for the present year until the 30th September last and desired a further Declaration for victuals for carrying on the service of this year.
We are sending you enclosed a Copy of the said Breviate and direct you to examine this and report to us your opinion for what number of Men and for what time you judge it necessary for an additional Declaration of victuals be made for this year's service.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1777/172
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1691-10-27
Creator: Herbert, Thomas; Cary, Anthony Austen, Robert
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London