In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

It appears by a Cetificate from Captain Thomas Smith, late Commander of the WILD Prize, that John Houlding was Warranted and acted as Boatswain of this Vessel from 31st January 1693 to the 18th June 1694.
We send the enclosed Certificate and direct you to cause John Boulding to be allowed his Wages as Boatswain for that time.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1814/80
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1694-12-10
Creator: Priestman, Henry; Rooke, George Houblon, John
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London