In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

Your letter of the 4th inst; informed us that following our directions, you have treated with Mr Barratt for a Vessel of his lately built at Shoreham, and that she is very fit to serve as a Fireship. We direct you to buy her at the best rate possible, letting us know what you do, and what Number of Men and Number and nature of Guns will be fitting for her.You are forthwith to solicit the Lords of the Treasury to pay for this Ship.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1802/70
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Date made: 1693-12-07
Creator: Cary, Anthony; Priestman, Henry
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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