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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) 1696-05-05 ADM/A/1830/46
The estimate you recently sent me of the charge of buying the Sloop BRILLIANT and fitting her for an Advice boat, has been confirmed by my Lords of the Admiralty.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1696-05-07 ADM/A/1830/71
You required to know which ships are bound for Jamaica so that you can load the stores required by HM Ships HAMPSHIRE, RESERVE and SWANN. I can inform you that the SOUTHAMPTON and PRINCESS ANNE are bound for Jamaica and are currently at Spithead and expected to sail at any time.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1696-06-20 ADM/A/1830/344
My Lords directed you on the 21st of last month to purchase the Prize brought in by the MERCURY Advice boat to Plymouth. Commissioner St. Loe has informed me that she is to be sold in London this Month..…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1697-08-25 ADM/A/1845/127
Recording that the sails required by the PELICAN for her voyage to Newfoundland with Provisions are not ready. An Order is given for matters to be rectified with all speed.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1697-04-14 ADM/A/1841/156
Approving Richard Mount as the new supplier of stationary and postponing a meeting with the Admiralty planned for tomorrow morning.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1697-04-14 ADM/A/1841/154
Captain Whitaker of the CHATHAM at Spithead is complaining of having no Purser and has come to London. Instructions are given for his business to be settled as quickly as possible so that he may return to his ship which is due to sail to the West Indies.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1697-08-20 ADM/A/1845/109
Captain Viall commander of the CHESTER has informed the Admiralty that though he rates his First Lieutenant and his Master to be good officers there is a lack of harmony between them. An instruction is given for a replacement of the Master to be found.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1697-08-20 ADM/A/1845/107
Asking for a Pilot to be sent to the SUDADOES currently thought to be in Longreach, as she has been ordered to join the Squadron off Dunkirk.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1697-04-07 ADM/A/1841/94
Postponing a meeting between the Navy Board and the Admiralty and calling for an updated list of the condition of HM ships.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1697-08-12 ADM/A/1845/64
The Lords Justices want to know the method of keeping the Accounts of Provisions which pass between the Commissioners for Victualling and those that reveive them, and the Admiralty require the Navy Board to explain what that method is and to produce an explanation for showing to the Lords Justices b…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1696-05-22 ADM/A/1830/232
In answer to your letters of the 20 and 21 inst. I am to acquaint you that an order has been sent to Commissioner Greenhill to direct the Commander of the first HM ship bound from Spithead Eastwards to Convoy Mr. Martins ship the Charity from Portsmouth to the Nore or the Downs.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1696-05-28 ADM/A/1830/297
William Bates late Master of HMS DUNWICH who was sent for by my Lords of the Admiralty being out of employment there being another sent to replace him, have commanded me to write to you to appoint Mr Bates to another Ship.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1696-05-29 ADM/A/1830/299
The estimate you sent My Lords on the 27th inst.for fitting the contents of the TRIDENT PRIZE has been approved. I enclose the estimate for you.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1696-05-29 ADM/A/1830/301
HMS Mary Galley now at the buoy at the Nore has been ordered to Holland and then to Yarmouth. Send a Pilot to her forthwith.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-06-03 ADM/A/1820/22
The Commander-in-Chief at the Nore is to be ordered to turn over Master's Mates, Midshipmen, and Quarter Men of the MONTAGUE (MOUNTAGUE) to the ROYAL KATHERINE, from where they may be put aboard such ships as shall require them. They are to be paid aboard the ROYAL KATHERINE.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-06-03 ADM/A/1820/20
Captain Welby, Commander of the LIZARD, whose station is between Padstow and Milford, has sent a list of the stores he has on board. He is to be supplied with whatever else is necessary.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1697-05-05 ADM/A/1842/67
The YARMOUTH is now at the Buoy of the Nore and in need of refitting. I am commanded by the Admiralty Commissioners to desire you will give them an account to what place you think it most convenient she should be ordered to be refitted.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1697-05-02 ADM/A/1842/13
I have laid before the Admiralty Commissioners your letter of the 19th April last concerning Slop Clothes for the Fleet, and in answer am to inform you that their Lordships have sent Circular Orders to the Commanders of his Majesty's Ships on the occasion of the alteration of the Slop Clothes, …
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-06-17 ADM/A/1820/142
Captain Moody of the YARMOUTH has complained that he is prevented from sailing because provisions have not arrived. The Commissioner of Victualling is to hasten their dispatch.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1697-05-14 ADM/A/1842/200
Lieutenant Boys of the ROYAL WILLIAM has sent a letter dated the 10th inst; from Barnstable giving an account that the 57 Volunteers he has raised will not march to Plymouth unless they have the King's allowance.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1697-05-14 ADM/A/1842/186
I have received your letter of the 10th inst; concerning the payment of the Prize money for the CONTENT and TRIDENT Prizes, and laid the same before the Admiralty Commissioners.…