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Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1697-02-20 ADM/A/1839/301
I am returning the enclosed estimate for building a new 5th Rate at Sheerness, which is confirmed by their Lordships.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-09-16 ADM/A/1823/222
Informing that Orders have been sent to Captain [Gothen] at the Nore to Man the SAMUEL Dogger, Peter Pearce Master, one of the tenders chosen to go with Sir George Rooke, and to send her to Spithead for that purpose.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-09-12 ADM/A/1823/182
The Admiralty has been sent a copy of a letter from Mr Moore at Arundel raising a query concerning the protection of vessels there and is to be assured that although the JERSEY is currently cleaning at Portsmouth she has been ordered to cruise between the Isle of Wight and Beachy [Head] and will the…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-09-28 ADM/A/1823/328
Enquiring as to how the matter of the stop put on the late Captain Wiseman's pay now stands.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-09-27 ADM/A/1823/324
Forwarding copies of Surveys of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Rates in Admiral Russell's Fleet.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-09-27 ADM/A/1823/326
Ordering a Pilot to be sent to the SUDADOES Prize at the Nore as she and the Friendly Society have been ordered to proceed to Hamburg and chasing up Pilots for the PRINCE GEORGE and CORONATION who are bound for the Baltic.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-09-02 ADM/A/1823/14
Captain Ekins is having trouble mustering his Men. The Navy Board is ordered to investigate. Commissioner Tymewell has been ordered to continue at Portsmouth to attend to the payment of Men turned over into ships bound for the Straits.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-08-28 ADM/A/1810/287
The Admiralty Commissioners having appointed a Provost Marshall to look after the Irish prisoners and others in the Savoy, taken at Sea, they desire that you will let me know whether there has been such an Officer on Shore heretofore, and if so what he was allowed for the same, but if there has been…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1696-09-17 ADM/A/1834/175
The Admiralty Commissioners have directed the providing of two months Provisions at Portsmouth for several Ships mentioned in their Orders, expected at Spithead from the Soundings under the command of Vice Admiral Mitchell.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-09-07 ADM/A/1823/91
The VIRGIN Prize has been ordered to Chatham for a refit; but she is to be surveyed at Harwich before departing, and if found unseaworthy is to leave her crew at the Nore. A copy of any resultant survey is to be sent to the Admiralty.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-09-05 ADM/A/1823/67
Very urgently requiring ships destined for the Straits to be supplied with hammocks for Soldiers; and in the event that sufficient supplies are not available in Portsmouth to send the hammocks overland without delay.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-06-25 ADM/A/1831/224
Charles Jepson, Commander of the OXFORD, just before he sailed for New England put her Surgeon, Mr James Cockburn, ashore and has taken another in his stead, and having received a very good character of Mr Cockburn I send this to desire you will recommend him to the Surgeons' Hall for another S…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1697-04-03 ADM/A/1841/36
The Navy Board has reported that the Bomb vessels are now complete. The Admiralty wishes to know how long it will take to rig and fit them
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-09-04 ADM/A/1823/377
Informing that the Lords Justices have given instructions to Mr Stanhope at Madrid for obtaining Orders from the Governor of St.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-13 ADM/A/1823/365
Petiton of Charles Ardesoif in which he asks to be allowed to conduct an experiment using a preparation that discourages wood boring weevils in HM ships. On the reverse is a note referring the Petition to the Navy Board for their opinion.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1696-10-22 ADM/A/1835/237
I have received your letter of 19 October, with the copy of one from the Commissioner at Portsmouth, complaining of improper behaviour and indecency to his family by commanders of His Majesty's ships.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-06-19 ADM/A/1831/152
Your letter of the 18th inst; asking to be informed whether the OXFORD is to be paid, has been laid before the Admiralty Commissioners, who have commanded me to inform you that she should be paid before she goes to sea again…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-06-17 ADM/A/1831/144
I send this to inform you that my Lords of the Admiralty do expect your attending on them here tomorrow at ten of the Clock in the forenoon as usual.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-06-17 ADM/A/1831/142
Captain Lyelle, Commander of the MILFORD,has informed me by his letter of the 13th inst; that his Master is sick ashore and is in so weak a condition that the Doctors think he is past recovery, and that he wants another Master.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1696-10-14 ADM/A/1835/163
We received your letter of 12 October about the DUNKIRK and NORTHUMBERLAND and I am to advise you that the DUNKIRK arrived at Chatham where their Lordships would have her fitted there according to their order. They approve of the refitting of the NORTHUMBERLAND if it can be done.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-06-10 ADM/A/1831/86
I send this to inform you that instead of your coming here tomorrow in the forenoon the Admiralty Commissioners would have you attend them at four of the Clock in the afternoon.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-10-07 ADM/A/1824/91
The East Country Fleet under the Convoy of the SAMUEL & HENRY and the SMYRNA being arrived at Aldburgh Bay, the Lords of the Admiralty have resolved to send only the LINCOLN. to Gottenburgh. To send our Pilot to the Nore to board the LINCOLN.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) ADM/A/1794/228
Copy of Petition of Richard Perry Esq and other merchants of London, owners of the ship RICHARD & SARAH John Marshall, Commander.