[Admiralty documents], 1664-1680.

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[Admiralty documents], 1664-1680.

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Collection of documents relating to Capel of Tewkesbury's tenure as First Lord of the Admiralty (1679-1680. Contents include a copy of his appointment and the official instructions for the post; a copy of James, Duke of York's instructions to the Navy Office and Royal definitions of the duties of Navy Board officials; inventories and valuations of ships, shipbuilding materials, provisions, and other supplies; and fair copies of office correspondence.

1 v. (90 p., plus printed items) ; 35 x 24 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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