In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

Petition of Triphona Wild, widow of William Wild [Mariner] deceased. He having served on board the LOYAL MERCHANT hired ship, lost his life in an engagement against the French. Petitioner prays that an order be granted that she may receive their Majesties' Bounty that is usual for widows whose husbands have lost their lives in their Majesties' service. Navy Board asked to consider and to report.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1783/150
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1692-04-27
Creator: Cornwallis, Charles; Lowther, John Cary, Anthony Rich, Robert
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London