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Chicheley, John
Herbert, Arthur
Herbert, Thomas
Lee, Thomas
Lowther, John
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Vaughan, John
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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-12-24
ADM/A/1764/360
Mr Phillip Papillon is to be paid ten thousand pounds at the request of the Commissioners for Victualling.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-12-09
ADM/A/1764/295
Requiring Mr Joseph Whitlock to be paid for his time as Muster Master for the Squadron commanded by Sir Roger Strickland and Sir John Berry; and of the Fleet commanded by Lord Arthur Herbert.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-12-13
ADM/A/1764/305
Returning two estimates. One for transporting personnel and provisions to the West Indies and the other for providing Boatswains' and Carpenters' Stores for twelve Fireships.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-16
ADM/A/1764/65
Requiring the Commissioned Officers and Company of the ASSURANCE to be turned over into the CROWN which is to be supplied with Stores and Provisions for service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-01
ADM/A/1764/2
Enclosing a copy of a letter from John Berkeley describing the condition of the FORESIGHT and requiring an immediate survey to be taken of her with a view to fitting her for a voyage to the West Indies. Berkeley has also informed the Admiralty that his Squadron is in acute need of many requirements.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-01
ADM/A/1764/6
The BRISTOL, having been ordered to Sheerness, is to be prepared for a voyage to the West Indies and supplied with extra Stores and Provisions.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-09
ADM/A/1764/42
Having been informed that only one of the French Prizes at Deptford is fit for naval service, the others are to be conveyed to the Commissioners for Prizes and offered for sale.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-10-25
ADM/A/1763/315
John Tideyman is to be appointed Master Sailmaker at Portsmouth. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such salary, wages, privileges, perquisites, profits, accommodation and immunities belonging thereto until further order. His warrant is to be dated 25 October 1689.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-10-25
ADM/A/1763/313
William Evans is to be appointed Master Boat maker at Portsmouth. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowances, accommodation, privileges, perquisites and immunities belonging thereto. His warrant is to be dated 25 October 1689.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-01
ADM/A/1763/320
We enclose a copy of the petition of Thomas Aspin Esq and Elizabeth his wife to Their Majesties, with a reference thereon from the Rt. Hon. The Earl of Shrewsbury, His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State, praying satisfaction for a conduit of water over their lands laid contrary to law.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-10-25
ADM/A/1763/326
Robert Mayor is to be appointed Purveyor for the out stores for timber and plank for the yard at Woolwich. You are directed to enter him accordingly to hold this place together with such allowances, benefits, perquisites and advantages belonging thereto, until further order.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-10-08
ADM/A/1763/324
Samuel Furzor is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the new 5th Rate building at Sheerness. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper, as soon as the ship is in a condition to receive him.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-10-14
ADM/A/1763/328
Isaac Loader is to be appointed Locksmith at Deptford and Woolwich. You are directed to enter him accordingly to hold this place so long as he shall serve good commodities at reasonable rates. His warrant is to be dated 14 October 1689.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-07
ADM/A/1764/167
Warrant appointing Paul Vincent to be Boatswain of the DRAGON Sloop in place of Richard Fassett who has been moved to the GUARDLAND. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-07
ADM/A/1764/171
Warrant appointing Richard Godfrey to be Boatswain of the RICHMOND in place of the former who has been removed. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-25
ADM/A/1764/123
Urgently requiring the RUBY to be girdled.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-25
ADM/A/1764/129
Giving Orders to hire shipping to convey Victuals and Stores to the Mediterranean.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-26
ADM/A/1764/133
Mr Edward Roach, having been appointed Chaplain of the BERKELEY CASTLE, arrived at Chester too late to join the ship. He is, nevertheless, to be paid for his time from the date of issue of his Warrant.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-27
ADM/A/1764/141
The Men listed in the margin are to be paid a bounty for a particular service performed at Londonderry when serving as boat's crew and involving a Bomb Vessel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-30
ADM/A/1764/153
Referring to previous correspondence concerning the distribution of monies to various undertakers and confirming the payment to be made to Mr Phillip Papillon.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-27
ADM/A/1764/143
Giving notice for the attention of the Commissioners for Victualling to make provision for quantities of Men totalling some 40,000 at various Ports and in the Mediterranean for the coming year.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-19
ADM/A/1764/149
Ordering John Berkeley's Squadron at Plymouth to be supplied with Provisions without delay.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-28
ADM/A/1764/147
Giving directions for the distribution of monies for Victualling and for the rebuilding of the Cooperidge on Tower Hill together with the names of various undertakers.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-06
ADM/A/1764/163
Warrant appointing Thomas Evans to be Surgeon of the Ordinary and the Extraordinary at Sheerness Yard. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
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