In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

William Blake is to be appointed Purser of the new 5th Rate building by Mr Ellis at Shoreham. You are to enter him accordingly as soon as she is ready to receive him, together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant. His warrant is to be dated 22 August 1693.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1798/244
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1693-08-22
Creator: Cary, Anthony; Lowther, John Rich, Robert
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London