In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

You are directed to proceed to hire a merchant ship the ENGLAND frigate from her owners at easiest rate that may be, to serve as a man-of-war, and to let us know your opinion as to what number of men and number and nature of guns will be fitting.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1798/59
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1693-08-05
Creator: Lowther, John; Priestman, Henry Rich, Robert
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London