Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698.

William Bates late Master of HMS DUNWICH who was sent for by my Lords of the Admiralty being out of employment there being another sent to replace him, have commanded me to write to you to appoint Mr Bates to another Ship.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1830/297
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1696-05-28
Creator: Bridgeman, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London