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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-02-28
ADM/A/1804/356
The Navy Board has been asked to inform the Admiralty whether John Green, Boatswain of the ROYAL WILLIAM is entitled to superannuation. The Board has reported but has not mentioned his age and is asked whether by that, or infirmity, he is rendered incapable of further service.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-09-22
ADM/A/1776/305
The PORTLAND and SWALLOW are to repatriate the King from Holland. Those of their crews who are currently in the ROYAL CHARLES are to rejoin them and bring them to Woolwich. Any shortfall in crew are to be taken from the WOOLWICH now at Deptford for the same purpose.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-09-22
ADM/A/1776/303
The hired hospital ships CONCORD, SOCIETY, BALTIMORE and SPENCER are to be paid off on arrival at Deptford.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-09-22
ADM/A/1776/301
The complement of the OXFORD is to be increased to a war time maximum.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-08-28
ADM/A/1776/150
Admiral Russell has written to the Navy Board proposing the girdling of the BRITANNIA. The Board is to report on the type of girdling required, the time it will take and whether she will be ready for service next summer.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-08-28
ADM/A/1776/140
Instructing the Navy Board to look to the Treasury for money and not the Admiralty.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-08-29
ADM/A/1776/155
The ROYAL CAHARLES is to be surveyed at Woolwich and a report is to be made on the repairs found necessary. Concern is expressed over absenteeism in Royal dock yards. The Board is to make deductions from wages.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-09-15
ADM/A/1776/255
Requesting an update on the supply of victuals to the Duke of Boston's Regiment in the West Indies and the merchant vessel that is to carry them.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-08-26
ADM/A/1776/136
Granting William Pidgeon, former Carpenter of the MONTAGUE, the life pension of an Officer of a Third Rate.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-08-26
ADM/A/1776/131
Admiral Russell has discharged Nathaniel Seavey late Master of the ROYAL KATHERINE on the grounds of age and ill health with a recommendation that he be superannuated as an Oficer. The Board is asked to report as to whether Seavey would qualify.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-08-31
ADM/A/1776/157
Requiring a report as to which of the Fireships CADIZ MERCHANT and THOMAS and ELIZABETH is sheathed and most suitable for sending to the West Indies.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-09-08
ADM/A/1776/206
The CONCEPTION Prize is to be cleaned and refitted at Portsmouth and provided with victuals for three months service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-08-31
ADM/A/1776/161
The Admiralty has sought the opinion of law officers regarding the timing of the expenditure of the money voted for the Navy. On the reverse appear a copy of the questions put and answers received signed by James Southerne, Secreatary to the Admiralty.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-08-31
ADM/A/1776/159
Estimates for constructing a large wharf at Woolwich for anchors and ballast etc., and for works at Portsmouth for watering ships have been accepted and instructing that the works are to be put in hand.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-09-02
ADM/A/1776/180
A sum of one thousand pounds is to be used for the crews of ships recalled and paid off.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-09-02
ADM/A/1776/178
Navy Board Commissioners are summoned to the Admiralty to report on the condition of ships in the West Indies.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-09-06
ADM/A/1776/172
Confirming a warrant issued by the Earl of Torrington appointing Walter Fry to be Master Gunner of the PORTLAND.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-08-28
ADM/A/1776/125
Warrant appointing John Williams Boatswain of the MORDANT to be Boatswain of the DUNKIRK in place of the former. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-08-29
ADM/A/1776/123
Warrant appointing Thomas Crampton late Master Carpenter of the DRAKE to be Master Carpenter of the PORTLAND in place of John Marks who is superannuated.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-08-27
ADM/A/1776/121
Warrant appointing Joseph Archer Boatswain of the Fireship RICHARD and JOHN to be Boatswain of the MORDANT in place of John Williams who has been moved into the DUNKIRK.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-12-02
ADM/A/1776/369
Warant appointing Edward Simpson to be Cook of the BURFORD in place of Joseph Calarny deceased. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-08-25
ADM/A/1776/119
Merchants at Konigsburg are offering to supply hemp of similar quality and cheaper than that obtainable from Riga. It is suggested that the sea route is shorter and less hazardous. The Board is asked for its views and to examine and report on an account from a supplier of clothing for Marines.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-08-21
ADM/A/1776/95
The Treasurer of the Navy is to make available three thousand five hundred pounds to cover victualling, the paying off of recalled ships and current service.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-08-12
ADM/A/1776/50
Three months victuals are to be supplied immediately to the hired ship LONDON MERCHANT at the Nore.
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