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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-18
ADM/A/1808/184
John Clarke is to be appointed Gunner of the KATHERINE storeship, in place of John Dunkin removed to the BERKELY CASTLE. 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 June 1694.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-18
ADM/A/1808/182
We have thought fit to confirm a warrant dated 29 May 1694, granted to the Rt. Hon. Admiral Russell, for Paul Stigant to be Master Carpenter of the ROYAL WILLIAM in place of the former deceased.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-19
ADM/A/1808/200
In pursuance of Her Majesty's pleasure, signified by the Rt. Hon.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-18
ADM/A/1808/196
John Bowden is appointed Gunner of the MONK in place of the former deceased. 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 18 June 1694.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-20
ADM/A/1808/204
You are directed to have the CROWNE, upon arrival at Woolwich, cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and victualled for 3 months with all possible dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-20
ADM/A/1808/202
There is now at Woolwich a Portuguese ship the CONCEPTION, Lawrence Ferreira, Master, which is lately disabled in two of her masts and asks to replace these by use of the hulk there. You are directed to give leave to her commander to use the hulk accordingly, at such time as is most convenient.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-20
ADM/A/1808/218
We refer this petition to you to examine the facts therein and to report whether the petitioner comes within the Establishment for Pensions to be given to Officers Superannuated in their Majesties' Service at Sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-20
ADM/A/1808/214
We refer this petition to you to examine the facts therein and to report whether the petitioner comes within the Establishment for Pensions to be given to Officers Superannuated in their Majesties' Service at Sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-20
ADM/A/1808/212
We have received advice from the Marquis of Carmarthen that the BRIDGET galley has received some damage in the late expedition. We direct you to have her repaired at Portsmouth and put in condition for sea service.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-16
ADM/A/1808/168
As soon as the HAMPTON COURT has her stores on board, you are directed at the first opportunity of wind and weather, to order her down to Blackstakes by the Ordinary and Riggers of Chatham where Captain Graydon is ordered to send men aboard to look after her.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-16
ADM/A/1808/166
In pursuance of the order of the Privy Council of 14 June, you are directed to give orders to the Commissioners for the Victualling, to put on board the FRIENDS ADVENTURE now ready to sail to Barbados, 2 months provisions for 100 soldiers of Colonel Russell's regiment which were raised in the i…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-16
ADM/A/1808/162
You are directed to have the MONK, CHARLES galley and SHOREHAM, upon arrival at Portsmouth, to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and victualled for 3 months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-17
ADM/A/1808/178
Lord Berkely having signified to Her Majesty that his soldiers on board the squadron under his command, are sickly for want of hamaccoes [hammocks] to lie in, we direct you to send on board such hamaccoes as are at present at Portsmouth.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-16
ADM/A/1808/172
Captain Allen, Commander of the SAUDADOES prize at Sheerness, has advised us that he will be ready to sail to the Nore this day , but is in want of her provisions. You are directed to have theese sent down to her and to give this Board an account of what has occasioned this delay.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-20
ADM/A/1808/229
cover sheet to doc 228
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-22
ADM/A/1808/240
John Watford, late Boatswain of the QUEEN, by reason of infirmity is incapable of further employment and is to be discharged.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-22
ADM/A/1808/238
You have advised us in your letter yesterday that the ST GEORGE at Portsmouth is very crazy [poor condition] and leaky and that, notwithstanding the charge of keeping her above the water, she is in danger of sinking and spoiling the harbour.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-21
ADM/A/1808/232
Thomas Rawley is to be appointed Master Gunner of the FORESIGHT in the place of William Clarke deceased. You are directed to enter hinm accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 21 June 1694.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-23
ADM/A/1808/248
You are directed to have the KATHERINE yacht cleaned and refitted at Deptford for service in the Channel with all possible dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-23
ADM/A/1808/246
You are directed to have the HIND upon arrival at Portsmouth, to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and victualled for 2 months with all possible dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-23
ADM/A/1808/244
Dennis Tyer is to be appointed Master Gunner of the OXFORD in place of the former who has left the service. You are directed to enter hiom accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 23 june 1694.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-03-07
ADM/A/1808/254
Sampson Jope is to be appointed Carpenter of the LONDON MERCHANT, hospital ship, during her time in their Majesties' service and no longer. 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)
1694-06-23
ADM/A/1808/252
You are directed to imprest to Lord Berkeley, Admiral of the Blue Squadron, the sum of £500 for the contingencies of the squadron.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-15
ADM/A/1807/178
By Orders Sir John Trenchard, Seretary of State. A sett of Clerks to attend the fleet, to pay the Seamen, before they sail from Spithead.
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