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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-05 ADM/A/1812/61

Enquiring whether the men to be discharged from Tenders are paid by the Navy or by their Masters. A list of the names of all of the Clerks at the Navy Office is to be submitted together with Offices they belong to and their salaries.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-05 ADM/A/1812/59

The Board is to survey and report on a Merchant vessel the BENGALL MERCHANT currently at Bristol as to her suitability as a Man of War.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-06 ADM/A/1812/71

By an Order in Council victuals for thirty-five thousand men for thirteen months for next January are to be provided. The Board is to advise what victuals and through what ports the victuals are to be distributed.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-06 ADM/A/1812/69

The Board is apprised of the Rules to be followed concerning Marine Regiments. Detailed information is given governing a variety of aspects concerning pay for subsistence, the ranks which are to receive it and the rules governing mustering and the maintenance of servants.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-09 ADM/A/1812/124

While Captain Frederic [Weghman] of the QUEEN has been sentenced to lose all his sea pay by being found wanting in his duties when at sea off Brest by a Court Martial presided over by Admiral Lord Berkeley in the Downs, an Order from HM the Queen requires that what was formerly due to him is to be r…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-09 ADM/A/1812/122

The wages due to Lieutenant [Caleb] Cale of the AFRICA are to be paid despite the absence of a Certificate from the Captain.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-11 ADM/A/1812/138

Provisions for thirty men of the Ordnance Stores on Transports bound for Jamaica are urgently required to be sent aboard.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-10 ADM/A/1812/130

Countermanding the Order to turn over the men crewing Tenders into other ships. They are to be discharged.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-12 ADM/A/1812/146

Captain Williams has been sent to Cadiz to assist with the refitting of the Fleet in the Straits of Gibraltar. Credits to cover his likely expenses are to be forwarded to him.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-12 ADM/A/1812/144

The SHARKE Brigantine at Deptford is to be laid up and paid off.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-12 ADM/A/1812/142

Mr Gerard is to be interviewed by the Navy Board regarding his claim to have invented a vessel that moves without sails or oars.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-12 ADM/A/1812/158

Warrant appointing John Gray to be Master Caulker at the Port of Kinsale. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-12 ADM/A/1812/156

Warrant appointing Joseph Griffin to be Clerk of the Cheque at the Port of Kinsale. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-12 ADM/A/1812/154

Warrant appointing Thomas Burroughs to be Store keeper at Port of Kinsale. William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-12 ADM/A/1812/150

Officers destined for Kinsale Yard are to receive the same pay as those at Plymouth.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-13 ADM/A/1812/168

The SORLING, NEWPORT, RICHMOND and St. ALBANS Prize are all on the East Coast of America for security reasons. Provisions are to be sent to them at the earliest opportunity. Similarly, the ADVICE in Jamaica is to be sent provisions.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-12 ADM/A/1812/160

Warrant appointing Abraham Goodwin Purser of the PRINCE of ORANGE to be Purser of the HAMPTON COURT in place of the former who has been moved to the new Third Rate building at Bursledon.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-15 ADM/A/1812/174

A convoy is to sail for the Canaries and the Admiralty wishes to know whether the defects found during a survey of the KENT undertaken by Commissioner Tymewell can be completed before the convoy sails. A copy of the survey is enclosed.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-15 ADM/A/1812/172

Orders are issued for the repairs required to the VANGUARD to be put in hand as soon as she arrives at Chatham.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-13 ADM/A/1812/170

Eight servants are to be mustered to attend Admiral Berkeley despite their being absent from their ship. Captain King of the CHARLES Fireship, as appointed by Admiral Russell, is to be paid for his time in that ship.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-16 ADM/A/1812/186

Robert Sincklar [Sinclair], Master of the EDGAR is to be paid fourty pounds demurrage for waiting to take on board men from the MORDANT following her being wrecked on the coast of Cuba.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-16 ADM/A/1812/184

The wages of the late Lieutenant Gouge of the PEARL are to be paid following the receipt of a petition from his sister claiming that his papers were lost.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-15 ADM/A/1812/180

Asking for a progress report concerning previously issued Orders for paying the ships going to the West Indies and other foreign convoys and requesting that those going to Jamaica be paid first.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-16 ADM/A/1812/198

Confirming a warrant issued by Henry Killigrew Esq., Sir Ralph Delavall and Sir Cloudesley Shovell for Daniel Call to be Boatswain of the NEPTUNE. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.