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Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-01-12 ADM/A/1861/137
I have passed to the Admiralty Commissioners your letter of the 10th inst; with the extract of one from the Deptford Officers concerning the employment of the MEDWAY PRIZE as a Hulk at Sheerness, and you are to give your own opinion whether she should be employed in this way.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-01-12 ADM/A/1861/139
I am commanded by the Admiralty Commissioners to send you herewith seventy eight Petitions for taking off Q's and R's from several Seamen mentioned in the List accompanying the same, and they direct you to examine these and state the matter of fact to their Lordships, except such of those …
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-04-24 ADM/A/1864/248
Lieutenant Richard Wilkinson of the DOLPHIN is asking for the reimbursement of monies laid out for Victuals for Men supplied to him when he was in charge of a Prize and for the time he was in the DOLPHIN until relieved by Mr Rogers.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-01-09 ADM/A/1861/96
Captain Greenhill, C-in-C of the Ships at Plymouth, has informed the Admiralty Commissioners that the Commissioner there has refused to supply stores for the use of the Guard Boats.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-01-09 ADM/A/1861/100
The Admiralty Commissioners command me to signify their directions to you, that you give leave to Mr Bull, Purser of the SOMERSET, to be absent a month longer from his duty.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-01-10 ADM/A/1861/109
The Admiralty Commissioners direct you to cause to be prepared and transmitted here a Copy of the Instructions given by the Lord High Admiral, or the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, to the Commissioners of the Navy, directing each Officer how to govern himself in the performance of his Duty.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-04-27 ADM/A/1864/202
Confirming having placed a letter dated 24th April and enclosures concerning the Guardship at Chatham before their Lordships regarding the supplying of Waistcloths and Colours and stating that the issuing of such items must follow precedent.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-01-11 ADM/A/1861/129
I am directed to inform you that the Admiralty Commissioners do not expect your attendance here tomorrow morning, being Thursday.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-01-07 ADM/A/1861/87
A letter summarising the responses of various people to an enquiry by the Mayor of Liverpool in connection with the enquiry into the accusations made against Mr Done, late Muster Master at Liverpool. No date recorded.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-01-09 ADM/A/1861/89
I am sending the enclosed copy of a Petition by George Everett on behalf of Captain Robert Reynolds, Commander of the James Gally, and direct you to consider, and let them know, what right Captain Reynolds has to Gunnage and Tonnage for the GREEN DRAGON, and in what condition she was delivered into …
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) ADM/A/1861/88
Continuation of the letter in connection with accusations against Mr Done, late Muster Master at Liverpool.
No date recorded.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-01-07 ADM/A/1861/59
Captain Warren, who commands the Ships of War going to the East Indies, asks to be furnished with Credits there for procuring Provisions in case what he carries is insufficient.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-04-24 ADM/A/1864/159
All speed is demanded with the repairs to the MONMOUTH at Plymouth as she is urgently required in the Downs.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-04-25 ADM/A/1864/167
Undertaking to bring the Navy Board's letter of yesterday concerning the MONMOUTH at Plymouth to the attention of the Admiralty; and adding that their Lordships are particularly anxious to bring forward the repairs of the CENTURION in order for her to proceed to the Downs.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-09-17 ADM/A/1834/177
The Admiralty Commissioners have by their Order of the 13th inst; directed the ETNA Fireship to be refitted at Plymouth for the Sea if it should be thought fit for the Service to do this. You are directed by the Commissioners to give me an account of what you have done concerning her.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-09-15 ADM/A/1834/161
The Captain of the FAVERSHAM at Shoreham has informed the Admiralty Commissioners by his letter of the 12th inst; that she is ready in all respects to launch if the necessary Stores come to her.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-09-11 ADM/A/1834/129
My Lords of the Admiralty command me to signify their directions to you that you do attend them here tomorrow morning at ten of the Clock.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-09-10 ADM/A/1834/119
In answer to your late letter for Convoy for the SUPPLY, KATHERINE and CANTERBURY Storeships, I inform you that an Order is sent to the C-in-C at the Nore to order the first Ship bound Westward to see the SUPPLY to the Downs, and Orders lodged with the Muster Master at Deal for any of HM Ships bound…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-09-05 ADM/A/1823/69
Having received information regarding embezzlement of ironwork at Deptford Yard Officers are ordered immediately to arrest and prosecute a local person named Maynard.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-04-01 ADM/A/1841/4
Urgently requiring the return of Opinions given by the Attorney and Solicitor General concerning two French warships the CONTENT and TRIDENT.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-10-30 ADM/A/1835/325
I enclose an extract of a letter from Captain White, Commander of the MARY galley, wherein he gives an account of the damage she received by going ashore on the Breake [Goodwin Sands].…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-04-04 ADM/A/1841/50
Charles Barrett has been awarded a medal but has informed a member of the Admiralty Board that no money can be found to satisfy the award. The Navy Board is instructed to find some compensation for Barrett as he is going to sea.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-04-05 ADM/A/1841/59
Admiral Russell has been ordered to put his ships, including the CONTENT, CHICHESTER and CAPTAIN in condition to take position in the soundings to protect trade; but his Surgeons lack equipment.…