[William Govett Romain, as Second Secretary to the Admiralty.] Autograph Signature (‘W. G. Romaine’) with accompanying text filling in printed 'communication' appointing William Mullice ‘Gunner, 2d Class, Additional’ on board HMS Cumberland.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 1p, tall 8vo. In fair condition, lightly aged; folded twice. In the following transcription the manuscript parts are in square brackets: ‘By Command of the Commissioners for Executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, &c. / To [Mr William Mullice] / hereby appointed [Gunner, 2d Class, Additional] of Her Majesty’s Ship “Cumberland” for service to “Ætna” / THE Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having appointed you [Gunner, 2d Class, Addl] of Her Majesty’s [Ship “Cumberland”] their Lordships hereby direct you to repair on board that [Ship] at [Sheerness], and to report to me the day on which you shall have joined her. / You are further desired to acknowledge the receipt of this communication forthwith, [addressing your Letter to The Secretary of The Admiralty.] / By Command of their Lordships, / [W. G. Romaine / Additional for service in “Ætna”].'