These are to Certify the Principal Officer
And Commissioners of His Majesty's Navy that Mr
Jno. Perkins< no role > Served as Clerk and Steward under my
Command on Board His Majesty's Armed [..]
Alfred from the 12th day of October 1797 to the 8th day
of June 1798 during which time he performed his
Duty in Every [..] And behaved with diligence
and Sobriety and was Always Obedient to Command

Given under my hand on board the said Armed
Vessel in Plymouth sound
this 8th day of June 1798

R. Verkins St. Commander

These are to Certify the Principals Officers
And Commissioner of His Majesty's Navy that
Mr. John Perkins< no role > served on board His Majesy's
This Cambridge under my Command as an Able
seaman from the Ninth day of June 1798 to the
date hereof during which time he performed his
Duty in every respect and behaved with diligence
Sobriety and Obedience to Command

Given under my Hand or board
the said Shif. in Hamoze 11th October 1798
Rd. Boger< no role > Captain