In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

Captain Byng, Commander of the RESERVE, asks for a ship to transport 100 men he has got ready to the ship at Portsmouth.Direct a vessel be appointed for this service.
Require you to take up a sufficient number of ships by Wednesday latest for transporting from the River to Holland 500 men, (also for 30 Horse,more than the 800 already ordered), furnished with Victuals necessary, giving an account of your proceedings.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1758/240
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1689-04-19
Creator: Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London