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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-23
ADM/A/1773/191
There are occasions when vessels employed as advice boats from western ports cannot be hired and fitted as soon as the Navy requires.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-02
ADM/A/1773/175
We are informed by Captain Crow, Commander of the KITCHIN yacht at Holehaven on 26 February, that he has received considerable damage by a collier running on board him. You are directed to have the yacht repaired immediately at Deptford and fitted for service at sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-02
ADM/A/1773/213
James Durell is to be appointed Cook of the new 4th Rate building at Deptford as soon as she can receive him. You are directed to have him entered accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 2 March 1691.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-02
ADM/A/1773/215
James Merritt is to be appointed Boatswain of the EAGLE, in place of the former removed to the LONDON. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 2 March 1691.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-02
ADM/A/1773/217
Richard Minors, late Master Gunner of the SAMPSON hired ship, is to be appointed Master Gunner of the HARWICH in place of the former removed to the WINDSOR CASTLE. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-18
ADM/A/1773/203
You are directed to have the sum of £2,000 of money in the hands of the Treasurer of the Navy, applied to the current service of the Navy.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-24
ADM/A/1773/205
John Pigott, late Carpenter of the KENT, by reason of age and infirmity is no longer capable of employment. We have thought fit to discharge him and it appears from your report of 3 March that he has served as Carpenter of several ships above 20 years.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-23
ADM/A/1773/333
Thomas Basse is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the ketch building by Mr Shish at Jamaica yard. You are directed to enter him accordingly, as soon as she is ready to receive him, together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-23
ADM/A/1773/339
Richard Port, Carpenter of the ISABELLA yacht, is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the ST ALBANS in place of the former Jonathan Martin, made 2nd Lieutenant. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-18
ADM/A/1773/308
Philip Tidd is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the HIND ketch. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 18 March 1691.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-18
ADM/A/1773/310
Leonard Little is to be appointed Master Cook of the LIGHTNING fireship. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 18 March 1691.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-18
ADM/A/1773/295
Thomas Armstrong is to be appointed Master Gunner of the ketch building by Mr Castle at Redrith [Rotherhithe?]. You are directed to enter him accordingly, as soon as she is ready to receive him, together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-18
ADM/A/1773/300
Richard Wise , late Master Carpenter of the PHAETON fireship, is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the PORTSMOUTH, in place of John Lowen made Lieutenant. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-23
ADM/A/1773/327
John Mackay is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the ketch building by Sir Henry Johnson at Aldbrough [Aldborough]. You are directed to enter him accordingly as soon as she is ready to receive him, together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-23
ADM/A/1773/331
Richard Pouall, Master Gunner of the EXETER, is to be appointed Master Gunner of the ROYAL KATHERINE in place of former Captain Giles Shirley removed to the ROYAL PRINCE.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-18
ADM/A/1773/314
Benjamin Fullum is to be appointed Master Gunner of the LIGHTNING fireship. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 18 March 1691.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-11
ADM/A/1773/267
David Gray is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the new ketch building by Mr Castle at Rodrith [Rotherhithe?]. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 11 March 1691.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-11
ADM/A/1773/269
Walter Hooper is to be appointed Master Gunner of the BLAZE fireship. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 11 March 1691.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-13
ADM/A/1773/271
James Straham is to be appointed Cook of the new 4th Rate ship building at Chatham, as soon as she is ready to receive him. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 13 March 1691.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-13
ADM/A/1773/272
William Langford is to be appointed Cook of the BLAZE fireship. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 13 March 1691.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-13
ADM/A/1773/274
Joseph Sare, late Master Gunner of the CHARITY hired ketch, is to be appointed Master Gunner of the fireship building at Hull as soon as she is ready to receive him. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-13
ADM/A/1773/276
Richard Miller is to be appointed Cook of the ADVENTURE. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 13 March 1691.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-03-13
ADM/A/1773/279
Edward Jones is to be appointed Master Gunner of the new fireship building by Mr Castle, as soon as she is ready to receive him. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-03-31
ADM/A/1828/400
Appoint James Janeway, Purser, of the RUBY.
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