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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-23 ADM/A/1805/322

Warrant appointing John Morris to be Master Carpenter of the DOVER Prize. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-04-11 ADM/A/1806/112

Having ordered the Fireship VULTURE into Portsmouth Harbour for repairing damage sustained in collision with another Ship, we direct you to take this in hand and completed as soon as possible, and that she be cleaned and supplied with such a proportion of Provisions and Stores as the other Fireships…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-04-20 ADM/A/1806/170

Warrant for the appoinment of Mathias Fletcher, Master Carver of the Deptford and Woolwich Yards, to be Master Carver of the Chatham and Sheerness Yards, in place of John Fletcher, deceased.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-04-30 ADM/A/1806/287

Notwithstanding any former Orders to the contrary, we direct you to cause all Commissioned and Warrant Officers in their Majesties' Fleet that received their Commissions and Warrants at Sea from the Admiral or others, and have not been confirmed by this Board, to be paid their Wages for the tim…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-04-30 ADM/A/1806/289

It having been represented to this Board by Mr Garret Hansen that that the hired Ship Warrington, which was lately taken by the Enemy, and is now at Christiansand in Norway, is to be sold for six hundred pounds, we are sending enclosed an Inventory of what is belonging to her We direct you to con…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-06 ADM/A/1805/56

Warrant appointing William [Puvey] to be Purser of the FRIENDLY SOCIETY Hired ship. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-06 ADM/A/1805/62

The JOSEPH and BERKELEY CASTLE are to hired as cheaply as possible; and the Board is to advise the number of men and the number and types of guns needed to crew and equip them.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-03 ADM/A/1773/15

You are directed to have a survey taken of the present condition of the tow-engine at Chatham, and report to this Board whether it is in fit condition, or if not, at what charge it will be.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-03 ADM/A/1773/5

Your letter of 2 March set out the difficulties in repairing the PRINCE in the double dock at Chatham. You are directed to have her put in the dock as soon as the BRITANNIA is launched. We think it fitting that the ROYAL JAMES shall be named the VICTORY.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-01-11 ADM/A/1780/66

A Paper has been lately presented to the King setting out the convenience of the Port of Kinsale in Ireland for the cleaning and repairing of their Majesties' Ships.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-07 ADM/A/1773/35

You are directed to have the officers and company of the LARK paid the wages due them to 1 October 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-07 ADM/A/1773/37

We think it fit that the fireship launched yesterday by Mr Gerssingham be named FLAME, and that the ship to be launched today by Sir Henry Johnson is to be the STROMBOLO. You are to have the ships borne in the Navy by these names accordingly.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-01-11 ADM/A/1780/63

We are sending you herewith a Copy of an extract of a letter from the Lord Massareen in Ireland, complaining of the felling of several of his Trees in Ireland without his consent, and do hereby direct you forthwith to make inquiry into this matter and report the same to the Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-09 ADM/A/1773/43

You are directed to complete the repairs of the MARY ROSE and the CONSTANT WARWICK with all dispatch and to fit them for a voyage to the West Indies and victualled for 8 months.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-02 ADM/A/1773/25

In pursuance of an order of their Majesties Privy Council of 26 February, you are directed to have shipped on board some merchant ships 6 months victuals for their Majesties ships now in the West Indies.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-07 ADM/A/1773/27

You are directed to have the HENRIETTA and KITCHIN yachts and the SOUDADOES to be fitted with all possible speed to go over to Holland to attend His Majesty on his return.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-07 ADM/A/1773/29

You are directed to have the sum of £20,700 of the money remaining in the hands of the Treasurer of the Navy, being part of the money appropriated by Act of Parliament and to be applied as follows: for the payment of wages £20,000 and for the debt for sick and wounded £700.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-07 ADM/A/1773/33

Rear Admiral Rooke, having proposed that the NEPTUNE be furnished with six guns and have a present complement of 90 for this summer's service. You are directed to consider and report to this Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-02-27 ADM/A/1772/300

Warrant for the appointment of Philip Payne to be Master Gunner of the Fireship HOUND.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-02-27 ADM/A/1772/302

Warrant for the appointment of George Murray to be Master Gunner of the RESTORATION.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-02-26 ADM/A/1772/288

Warrant for the appointment of Nathaniel Ball to be Master Gunner of the new 4th Rate Ship building at Chatham.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-02-02 ADM/A/1772/320

We direct you to consider and report to this Board what numbers of Men and numbers and nature of Guns you judge proper to be established for the CHARLES, JAMES and MARY GALLYES, without any consideration to their Oars.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-02-20 ADM/A/1772/322

Warrant for the appointment of Thomas Legg to be Master Gunner of the EDGAR.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-02 ADM/A/1773/3

You are directed to consider what vessels should be built to be employed in towing their Majesties ships up and down the Medway, upon any occasion when the wind is contrary. Give your opinion to this Board and also an estimate of the charge of building.…