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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-03
ADM/A/1824/39
The 6th rate building by Mr Barret at Harwich to be named BIDDEFORD and established with the same number of men and armaments as the JERSEY.
Document signed by Henry Guy, Secretary to the Treasury, 1631-1711. (Manuscript)
1691-12-04
ADM/A/1779/25
To attend the Treasury with copy of Mr Barretts contract for the building of two ships at Harwich.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-07-04
ADM/A/1785/21
We direct you to cause two months victuals to be immediately sent on board the MERMAID at Harwich upon her arrival there, where she is ordered.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-08-31
ADM/A/1845/154
Very urgently requiring the SOLEBAY to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel on her arrival at Harwich.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-02-19
ADM/A/1804/254
Warrant appointing Robert Belwood, late Master Gunner of the MILFORD, to be Master Gunner of the easternmost Third Rate building under contract at Harwich. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-06-14
ADM/A/1820/116
Warrant appointing Thomas Codd, late Shipwright's Assistant at Portsmouth, to be Master Shipwright at Harwich, his predecessor Robert Shortiss having been appointed Master Shipwright at Sheerness.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-11-17
ADM/A/1770/203
Warrant appointing James Fearne to be Storekeeper and Muster Master of HM Navy at Harwich in place of Joseph Townes who has been appointed Clerk of the Cheque at Deptford Yard. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-26
ADM/A/1824/327
The PENSANCE at Sheerness and the ROE ketch at Harwich to be cleaned and refitted for service in te channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-15
ADM/A/1780/96
We direct you to cause the PORTSMOUTH Yacht upon her arrival at Harwich, where she is ordered, to be furnished with three months victuals.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-06-14
ADM/A/1820/245
Warrant appointing Joseph Allen, late Second Assistant Shipwright at Portsmouth, to be First Assistant Shipwright at Portsmouth; his predecessor, Thomas Podd having been appointed Master Shipwright at Harwich.
Document signed by Henry Guy, Secretary to the Treasury, 1631-1711. (Manuscript)
1691-12-15
ADM/A/1779/138
To deposit in Mr Barrett's hand Orders for £6000 part of the £20000 referred for him to build two third rates at Harwich.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-07-31
ADM/A/1797/227
Enclosing a letter from the Privy Council to certain Justices of the Peace requesting assistance in getting supplies of timber to Harwich.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-08-04
ADM/A/1845/28
Agreeing that the PEARL and the PLAY Prize are to proceed to Sheerness and Harwich respectively and sunk as block ships.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-26
ADM/A/1786/205
Suggesting Blockships be sunk at the entrance of Sheerness Dock, at Harwich to secure the wharfs, and at Portsmouth to protect the new graving site.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-10-08
ADM/A/1788/85
On the obverse is a list of allocation of the amount of victuals allocated to each port. Ports include London; Portsmouth; Plymouth; Dover; Harwich; Liverpool; Milford and the Mediterranean. Not dated.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1688-05-19
ADM/A/1759/81
Mr Thomas Langley of Harwich is to be paid for providing boats in putting troops aboard Transports bound for Holland. Copies of Certificates are enclosed.
Document signed by Charles Churchill, Army Officer, 1656-1714 (Manuscript)
1688-03-16
ADM/A/1758/190
A certificate concerning payment to the Mayor of Harwich for services provided for the transporting of soldiers to ships carrying them to Holland.
"Italy" folder. (Manuscript)
1945-1972
GRG/11
"Italy 1945" mine and bomb disposal material. Contains: reports regarding Griggs's conduct aboard the HMS VERNON, HMS BADGER, HMS HASDRUBAL, HMS PEMBROKE and Mine and Bomb Disposal Unit No.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-10-31
ADM/A/1801/43
Enclosure: Extract of a letter from Captain Dove of the PEARL Prize at Harwich in which he tells how difficulties in attempting to leave harbour in high winds and insufficient depth of water were encountered and the resulting damage to his ship caused by hasty manoeuvring.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-11-03
ADM/A/1801/42
Captain Dove of the PEARL Prize has reported that his ship has been damaged by bad weather. An extract of his letter is enclosed. The Board is to survey her and report on whether she may be repaired at Harwich where she now is.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-08-20
ADM/A/1762/214
Thomas Crisp has been appointed Cook of the Harwich and you are directed to enter him accordingly with such wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 20 August 1689.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-08-20
ADM/A/1762/212
Edward Lawrence has been appointed Master Carpenter of the HARWICH and you are directed to enter him accordingly with such wages for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 20 August 1689.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1691-08-20
ADM/A/1776/93
Captain Dowglass of the LARK has reported that the Hoy that he was ordered to convoy from Shoreham to Harwich was not ready. The owner, Mr Barrett, is to be informed that he cannot expect assistance from HM ships until his vessels have been loaded.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-08-24
ADM/A/1833/209
Requiring a ship to be hired to take water urgently to Admiral Benbow's Suadron at the Gunfleet and then to be discharged; and informing that Benbow has been ordered to send the BIDEFORD to Harwich for cleaning and refitting.
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