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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-11-12
ADM/A/1813/111
When the CAPTAIN arrives at Chatham, she is to be fitted for next year's service at sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-11-14
ADM/A/1813/129
By order of the Commissioners of the Victualling, Captain Ayles is being sent to join the fleet in the Straits together with Mr Phineas Bowles, who is to assist him. Mr Bowles is to receive an allowance of £400 a year plus expenses.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-11-14
ADM/A/1813/127
Lord Berkeley, Colonel of the Second Marine Regiment, having certified that Sergeants Ralph Hardiman, Thomas Harrison, John Banfield and Drummer John Boucher, belonging to Captain William Spragg's Company were, after being discharged from the ESSEX, employed ashore raising recruits, they are to…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-11-14
ADM/A/1813/123
Warrant appointing Jordan Bateman, late Carpenter of the GOODWIN, Prize, to be Master Carpenter of the MERLINE, Yacht; his predecessor having been appointed to the RUBY
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-11-16
ADM/A/1813/148
An Estimate of the Charge of the Navy for 1694 is required under the following heads:
- Wages, victuals, wear & tear, and ordnance stores for 40,000 men, serving in their Majesties' ships, at sea, for 13 months;…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-11-10
ADM/A/1813/87
When the KINGFISHER and the WEYMOUTH arrive at Portsmouth they are to be cleaned, then refitted and victualled for 3 months service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-11-10
ADM/A/1813/81
Warrant appointing Thomas Eaton, currently Master Carpenter of the RUBY, to be appointed Master Carpenter of the DUNKIRKE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-11-10
ADM/A/1813/95
The undermentioned ships, currently at Spithead, and destined for the Straits and the West Indies, are to be victualled from Portsmouth in preparation for their intended voyages.
Straits: RUPERT, LANCASTER, IPSWICH and JOSIAH.
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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-11-12
ADM/A/1813/105
Thomas Webster, appointed by warrant of the Earl of Danby, is to be paid the appropriate allowances for his service as Judge Advocate at the court martial held at Spithead between 31st March and 20th April.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-11-17
ADM/A/1813/158
The ALBROUGH, Ketch, at Sheerness, is to be refitted for service in the Channel and victualled for two months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-11-26
ADM/A/1813/255
1. The SAMUEL AND HENRY, Hired Ship, now in Long Reach, is to be surveyed and an opinion given as to whether she is fit to continue in service and, if so, how long it will take to refit her for sea.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-11-27
ADM/A/1813/267
1. Prepare an abstract of the several queries, raised by the Clerk of the Cheque and other Officers, concerning mustering, payment and other maters relating to the recent establishment of two Marine Regiments.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-11-20
ADM/A/1813/198
Should Matthew Aylmer, Vice Admiral of the Blue Squadron, David Mitchell, Rear Admiral of the Red Squadron, or John Neville, Rear Admiral of the Mediterranean Squadron, request any pay due to them while they are abroad, appropriate bills are to be signed on the Treasurer of the Navy and are to cover…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-10-19
ADM/A/1812/246
Captain Welby of the JOLLY at Milford Haven has reported that her mast has sprung. Orders are given for her to be supplied with a new mast.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-10-19
ADM/A/1812/240
Commissioners at Portsmouth have sent in a survey commenting on the poor condition of the HAMPTON COURT; and the Admiralty wishes to know how this can be, given that the ship has been in the Yard twice this Summer. Nevertheless, they wish to know whether she is in a condition to go to the Straits.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-10-20
ADM/A/1812/253
Confirming a warrant issued by Admiral Edward Russell dated 25th May 1694 appointing Daniel Garrett to be Boatswain of the QUEEN. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-10-20
ADM/A/1812/251
Warrant appointing Jonas Chamberlain to be Master Carpenter DRAKE. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-10-22
ADM/A/1812/265
Requiring ships bound for the West Indies to be paid to the first of the present month.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-10-23
ADM/A/1812/275
Mr [Mannoock] the Muster Master at Rye is to be reimbursed the charge for cleaning the BASING Galley. The charge is to be deducted from the freight owede to her owners.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-10-22
ADM/A/1812/269
Captain John Tupper is to be rewarded with a medal and chain made by HM Mint for his services in capturing some French Privateers when commanding a Privateer the MONMOUTH.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-11-22
ADM/A/1801/230
Two months provisions are to be sent urgently to the UNITY Hired ship at the Nore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-11-22
ADM/A/1801/232
The ROE Ketch is to be converted to a Pink and cleaned and supplied with two months provisions for service in the Channel. The Board is to advise how many extra crewmen will be required.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-10-30
ADM/A/1812/337
Warrant appointing James Montgomery, late Boatswain of the JOSEPH Fireship, to be Boatswain of the ROMNEY. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-11-22
ADM/A/1801/242
The ST.MICHAEL and STIRLING CASTLE in Portsmouth are to be surveyed and repaired forthwith and readied for service at sea.
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