From Josiah Burchett (1666?-1746), April 7, 1696
File — Folder: A:1
Scope and Contents
Letter to Shovell at the Admiralty Office. Captain Wivell of the Kent complains to the Duke of Shrewsbury (Charles Talbot, 1660-1718) that he has not enough ships to blockade Calais and Dunkirk.
[Burchett is the Secretary of the Admiralty; Shovell is at this time in command of the Channel fleet.]
Dates
- Creation: April 7, 1696
Physical Description
1 page & address (1 sheet) Docketed:...No (6)." [probably by Shovel].
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository