Constellation Similarity Assertions
Burchett, Josiah, 1666?-1746
The compiler of the manuscript is unknown. Josiah Burchett (1666?-1746) was M.P. for Sandwich 1703-1713 and 1721-1741, secretary of the Admiralty, and the author of a naval history published in 1720; see the Dictionary of National Biography. Bowman Samson may have been a local amateur poet.
From the guide to the Two English satirical poems relating to Sandwich in Kent, by Josiah Burchett and Bowman Samson, ca. 1730, (Leeds University Library)
Maybe-Same Assertions
There are 2 possible matching Constellations.
Burchett, Joshia, 1666? -1746
http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qs9n5s (person)
No biographical history available for this identity.
Burchet, Josiah, Secretary to the Admiralty
http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w63c6gvt (person)
Epithet: Secretary to the Admiralty British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000875.0x000335 ...