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

Following what was written in your letter of the 23rd inst; concerning the KATHERINE Hoy, the Master of which was lately carried into France, the Admiralty Commissioners have sent Orders to stop the trial till he and the evidence can be got together, so that you must let me know when they come from France for their Lorships' information.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1834/155
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1696-09-25
Creator: Burchett, Josiah
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London