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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-06-20 ADM/A/1796/134

We are informed by your letter to our Secretary of the 16th inst; that the Bomb Vessel building in the Deptford Yard will be ready to launch on on the 23rd of June.
We direct you to cause her to be launched at that time accordingly.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-06-20 ADM/A/1796/130

We direct you to cause the Yacht KATHERINE to be repaired and cleaned at Deptford, and furnished with three months Provisions for service in the Channe, l with all possible dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-06-20 ADM/A/1796/132

Warrant for the appointment of John Ashborner to be Boatswain of the hired Ship PRINCE GEORGE.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-06-20 ADM/A/1796/128

Warrant for the appointment of Thomas Willis to be Master Carpenter of the PRINCE GEORGE.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-17 ADM/A/1797/105

Mr Matthew Anderton of Chester is to be reimbursed for receiving letters from the Admiralty by Express.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-18 ADM/A/1781/109

In consideration of your letter of yesterday about the PRINCESS ANN, you are directed to have the ship discharged and her company (except commissioned and warrant officers) turned over to the RUPERT upon her arrival at the Buoy of the Nore.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-17 ADM/A/1797/107

Urgently requiring the LARK to be cleaned and refitted at Plymouth for service in the Channel. She is to be raised to her highest complement of Men and victualled for three months.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-17 ADM/A/1781/103

We have considered your letter of 16 February for building a hulk by contract and direct you to have this done on the best terms possible. This is to be got in hand as soon as possible so that she may be ready for next winter's service.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-15 ADM/A/1797/99

The Postmaster at Deal is to be given a rise for his work in sending daily lists of ships in the Downs to the Admiralty and Navy Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-17 ADM/A/1797/115

Warrant appointing John Earle to be Boatswain of HM Yard at Portsmouth in place of Stephen Woolgate who has retired. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-17 ADM/A/1797/111

Ordering the GERMOON Prize to be cleaned and refitted at Plymouth and supplied with Victuals.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-17 ADM/A/1781/97

Alexander Hall, late Boatswain of the CONSTANT WARWICK, is to be Boatswain of the TIGER PRIZE in place of the former removed to the new 3rd Rate building at Bursledon. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-17 ADM/A/1797/113

Requiring Captain Thomas Coall to be paid for his time as Commander of the TIGER but not for his present position in the DREADNOUGHT until further notice.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-16 ADM/A/1781/93

You are directed to have the PEMBROKE at Plymouth, cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and victualled for 3 months. You to have this done with all possible dispatch and send orders by this night's post.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-15 ADM/A/1797/95

The Earl of Nottingham has received a tip-off concening malpractices at Chatham. A copy of a letter is enclosed and an enquiry is ordered.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-14 ADM/A/1797/89

Fault has been found with the returnes of Mr Grahame, Clerk of the Cheque at Portsmouth. An opinion is required as to his competence and suitability for continuing in his role.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-14 ADM/A/1797/91

Warrant appointing Anthony Phillips, late Boatswain of the ANTELOPE, to be Boatswain of the new Fourth Rate building at Deptford by Mr Castle. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-18 ADM/A/1781/112

You are directed to have 10 of the new fireships to be fitted out this year, manned and fitted for sea with all dispatch in order that they may be sent to Sheerness to be cleaned and victualled and have their guns, stores and fireworks put on board.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-09 ADM/A/1781/64

Your letter of 8 February gave your opinion as to the numbers of men and the numbers and nature of ordnance fitting to be established on the hired ship BONADVENTURE In time of war at home 200 men and 50 guns [types given] and in time of war abroad 180 men and 46 guns.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-15 ADM/A/1781/85

We have confirmed a warrant given by the Earl of Torrington, Admiral of their Majesties' fleet and dated 30 March 1689, for Thomas Marshal to be Master Cook of the RUBY. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-15 ADM/A/1781/79

Isaac Avis is to be appointed Master Gunner of the BRISTOW hired hospital ship. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant . His warrant is to be dated 15 February 1692/

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-15 ADM/A/1781/75

You are directed to have the BRITOW, taken up to attend the fleet as a hospital ship this year, manned with 40 men and supplied with 6 months victuals.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-30 ADM/A/1826/338

Warrant appointing Joseph Willeby, to be Boatswain of the SAUDADOES PRIZE; his predecessor having been appointed to the NEWCASTLE.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-29 ADM/A/1826/336

Warrant appointing Bartholomew to be Master Cook of the new 5th Rate being built by Mr Ellis at Shoreham.