Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698

John Holliben was pressed about midsummer last to serve aboard the LOYALTY hired ship, and after a month was discharged from her without a ticket. You are asked to let me know how this man stands on that ship's books and for what reason he was discharged.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1815/85
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Date made: 1695-01-08
Creator: Bridgeman, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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