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Allen, Robert
Austen, Robert
Blathwayte, William
Cary, Anthony
Cornwallis, Charles
Delaval, Ralph
Houblon, John
Kendall, James
Killigrew, Henry
Lowther, John
Lowther, Robert
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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-06-20
ADM/A/1784/135
Requiring the TIGER at Woolwich to be cleaned and fitted for service in the Channel together with four months Victuals and suitable Stores.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-04-04
ADM/A/1784/131
Returning two Estimates for works at Plymouth, one covering the construction of some Wharfs and another for the installation of navigation buoys at the entrance to the Hamoaze and instructing that the works should be put in hand; and approving the Navy Boards estimate of the number of Men required t…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-06-20
ADM/A/1784/125
Ordering the removal of the kitchen from the KITCHEN Yacht and its refitting similar to the other Yachts.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-06-22
ADM/A/1784/152
Requiring a number of Men named by Admiral Rooke as previously belonging to the CORONATION Hired ship and who served in the WINDSOR CASTLE during last year and in the NEPTUNE this year to be paid for their time in the CORONATION at the same rate as Men serving in the ST ANDREW.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-06-21
ADM/A/1784/141
Instructing the Navy Board to hire six Merchant ships as Fourth Rate Men-of-War.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-06-20
ADM/A/1784/139
Requiring the LONDON MERCHANT to be supplied with three months Victuals at the Nore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-06-18
ADM/A/1784/117
Some French Prizes having been taken the NANTWICH previously hired at Plymouth as an Advice Boat is to be discharged.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-06-18
ADM/A/1784/115
Wanting to know who has put in hand the fitting out of three captured French ships currently at Portsmouth and on whose orders.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-06-18
ADM/A/1784/113
Authorising the purchase of the SUCCESS Merchant ship used as a Man-of-War and now to be used as a Hulk at Deptford. An Estimate of the cost of fitting her as such is required.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-06-17
ADM/A/1784/107
Warrant appointing Henry Miller, late Master Carpenter of the CONSTANT WARWICK, to be Master Carpenter of the new Fourth Rate being built by Mr Snelgrove. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-06-17
ADM/A/1784/105
Ordering the SALLY ROSE to be supplied with two months' Victuals at the Nore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-09-08
ADM/A/1787/53
Warrant appointing James Kell to be Master Cook of the GARLAND in place of the former who has died. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-09-07
ADM/A/1787/49
Giving an instruction for the Officers of the SWAN disabled and lost in Jamaica to be paid their wages; and requiring both the Officers and Company of the HART to be paid for the loss of their clothes when taken by the Enemy.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-09-06
ADM/A/1787/41
Wanting a Report on the Stores contracted for from the Baltic, the countries of origin, together with delivery dates, and the names of the ships transporting them.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-09-06
ADM/A/1787/37
Dr Richard Brown has been appointed Physician to the Red Fleet including the West Indies Squadron. He is to be paid for his previous service in the Fleet to enable him to equip himself for his new Commission.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-09-05
ADM/A/1787/31
Putting a stop to the Wages of all of the Men who have deserted the WOOLWICH until further notice.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-09-03
ADM/A/1787/21
Ordering the cleaning and refitting of the GOODWIN Prize on arrival at Sheerness for service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-09-03
ADM/A/1787/17
Requiring all Capital Ships entering Chatham and Portsmouth to put ashore all Barges and Boats surplus to requirements. They are to be carefully stored and kept ready for the time when the ships next need them.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-09-03
ADM/A/1787/25
A new Storekeeper and Muster Master is to be appointed to the West Indies Squadron. A job description is required. Draught Instructions for the use of an Agent to accompany the Squadron for victualling purposes is also required.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-06-23
ADM/A/1784/245
Ordering the Commissioners for Victualling to negotiate with the Commissioners for Transport for Victualling the Men employed in bringing the Shallops to Portsmouth on the best available terms.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-09-02
ADM/A/1787/13
Ordering the provision of a Merchant ship to serve as a Hospital ship in attending the sick and wounded of the West Indies Squadron.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-09-01
ADM/A/1787/3
Requiring a Boat Standard to be issued for the use of Lord Pagett for diplomatic purposes.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-06-17
ADM/A/1784/263
Detailing the size and fitting of canvas dodgers to the sides of Shallops to protect assault troops and their weapons from spray, instructing immediate commencement and requiring an Estimate of the time it would take to accomplish.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-06-20
ADM/A/1784/261
Requiring the Master Attendant and Master Shipwright at Deptford to attend the Duke of Leinster during his visit to inspect the new Shallops and to take note of his instructions.
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