Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742)

Having received a paper from Kath Miller, widow of the late Gunner of the RUBY, wherin she prays that her husband died in the RUBY and his papers and accounts were afterwards lost and that she may receive the wages due to him.Their Lordships have commanded me to send you the paper that you may make enquiry of what proof she can produce of what is alleged and make your report.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1832/318
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Date made: 1696-07-04
Creator: Burchett, Josiah
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Close

Your Request

If an item is shown as “offsite”, please allow eight days for your order to be processed. For further information, please contact Archive staff:

Email:
Tel: (during Library opening hours)

Click “Continue” below to continue processing your order with the Library team.

Continue