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Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-04-02 ADM/A/1841/28
Josiah Burchett writing to postpone a meeting of the Board until Thursday morning next.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1689-10-09 ADM/A/1835/99
The NONSUCH now at Margate has been ordered to Ostend and from thence to Leith in Scotland. Her commander says that he cannot get a pilot at Margate and desires that one may be sent to him from London. You are to send an able pilot to the ship at Margate to take charge of her.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-06-24 ADM/A/1831/199
There being a necessity for the service of the Ships which are refitting and ordered to be refitted at Sheerness, the Admiralty Commissioners have directed you to cause all possible dispatch to be made in the Works that are to be done to them, and that you order some Person to inspect the same and g…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-06-23 ADM/A/1831/197
Captain Wate, Commander of the CROWN, has by his letter of the 19th inst; from Plymouth (amongst other things) advised me he needs a Master, and not knowing whether he may have given the same account to you, I send this to inform you, and see that a Master is hastened to her if one has not already g…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-10-23 ADM/A/1835/251
In answer to your letter of 21 October, their Lordships have sent direction to the Chief Flag Officer at Spithead, to order either the commander of the ANGLESEA or LITCHFIELD, to receive and carry to Plymouth all the money which is in the hands of Commissioner Greenhill.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-10-22 ADM/A/1835/229
Your letter of 21 October with a copy of one from the Commissioners of the Victualling about their want of money to furnish Sir Cloudesley Shovell's squadron with fresh provisions at Spithead, and to provide victuals for the LYME and EXPERIMENT, has been put before their Lordships.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-10-21 ADM/A/1835/227
Their Lordships have ordered the officers and men of the TORBAY into the HUMBER and the TORBAY to Portsmouth to be refitted.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-10-16 ADM/A/1835/189
In their Lordships order to you of 2 January last, about an increase in salary for the yard officers, there is a clause which directs that none of the servants of the officers of His Majesty's yards shall be employed in any extra works for the future unless there are not sufficient men to carry…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-06-10 ADM/A/1831/88
I am commanded to send to you the enclosed Copies of the answer of the Muster Master of the two Marine Regiments to the objections made by your Board concerning the Muster Rolls.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-10-13 ADM/A/1835/145
Having received a letter of 16 June from the Captain of the RICHMOND at New York, we send you the enclosed copy. I have nothing to add than their Lordships intend that the ship should return home.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1695-10-07 ADM/A/1824/75
Captain Paul of the JERSEY, cruising between Beachy Head and the Isle of Wight, to proceed to Rye, and convoy the vessels from thence to Shoreham, laden with stores for the 6th rate, building there. The ROYAL MERCHANT and the PRINCESS ANNE to be ordered to Blackwall for refitting.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-04-28 ADM/A/1794/222
Rear Admiral Aylmer, in his letter of yesterday which came to this office by express this morning, gives an account of the WINDSOR CASTLE being aground on the South Sands [Goodwin Sands].…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-05-12 ADM/A/1830/104
My Lords command me to direct you to let them know forthwith what time the advice boat at Dover may be ready to go to sea, [in] Men, Guns and Ordnance stores.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-05-06 ADM/A/1830/62
Captain Fisher Commander of HMS JERSEY has informed my Lords of The Admiralty that his ship was formally allowed five main shroweds, but now he can only have four, their Lordships direct that you give your opinion of this.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-04-12 ADM/A/1841/140
Captain Norris, Commander of the Squadron bound for Newfoundland, has informed the Admiralty that Admiral Benbow has relieved his ships of a considerable quantity of Provisions. An Order is given for the food removed to be replaced.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-04-07 ADM/A/1841/98
Enclosing a report on defects found in the DRAGON and SWEEPSTAKES at the Nore and requiring workmen to be sent from Sheerness to assist with the repairs. The report is not present.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-04-07 ADM/A/1841/100
Instructing that the Soldiers going to Newfoundland are to be victualled for eight months.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-08-18 ADM/A/1845/89
Wanting to be informed of progress with the purchase of the the Prize brought into Kinsale by the MEDWAY.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-08-18 ADM/A/1845/93
Raising a question mark over the PELICAN as to her suitability as a Transport to Newfoundland.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-04-06 ADM/A/1841/88
Mrs Castle has informed the Admiralty that she is no longer able to supply stationary. An alternative source is to be found.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1689-12-18 ADM/A/1764/329
Commanders of ships recently laid up have been ordered to submit accounts to John Guise of the House of Commons Committee of the Stores received and used during last Summer's programme.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-05-26 ADM/A/1830/270
My Lords have received a letter, copy enclosed, from Mr [Westerne] at Plymouth ref. some building and ground enclosed in Plymouth Dockyard, their Lordships require to investigate and lay before them matters of fact.