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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-20 ADM/A/1838/211
The BREDAH, currently in the Downs, is to convey the Commander-in-Chief of the West Indies Squadron to his destination. An Order is given for her to be fitted as a Rear Admiral's ship and furnished accordingly with appropriate Colours, Boats and Lanterns.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-20 ADM/A/1838/217
Warrant appointing James Robinson, late Carpenter of the FURNACE Bomb Vessel, to be Master Carpenter of the RUPERT Prize in place of the former who has been moved to the new Fourth Rate building at [Hazel] (Horselydown?)
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-22 ADM/A/1838/232A
Ordering the release of five named Men who had been pressed into service in Jamaica. Their passage home is to be free of charge and the wages due to them are to be paid.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-21 ADM/A/1838/229
Giving instructions for Captain Elwes Commander of the SWIFTSURE at Sheerness to be provided with a Tender for recruiting Men.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-22 ADM/A/1838/242
Warrant appointing Thomas Hall, late Carpenter of the SAPHIRE, to be Master Carpenter of the BRISTOL. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-25 ADM/A/1838/288
Sir Cloudesley Shovell wishes to put a Fireship together with a larger vessel into the Double Dock at Portsmouth between Spring Tides as he supposes that this is not only practicable but will hasten the fitting of the Fireship. An opinion is required.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-25 ADM/A/1838/286
Warrant appointing William Gibbens to be Purser of the LEWIS Prize. Countersigned by Josiah Buchett, Secretary to he Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-25 ADM/A/1838/284
Warrant appointing Thomas Croucher to be Master Gunner of the SMYRNA FACTOR Hired Ship. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-13 ADM/A/1819/134
The sum of seventy thousand pounds has been voted by Parliament for building and arming four ninety gun Second Rates. The Admiralty wishes to know how much of that money will have to be paid to the Ordnance Office in order to secure the guns and Gunners' Stores.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-14 ADM/A/1819/140
The ESSEX Prize at Portsmouth is to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and is to receive ten weeks Victuals.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-26 ADM/A/1838/296
Warrant appointing James Hunt, late Cook of the MACHINE Fireship, to be Master Cook of the LEWIS Prize. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-25 ADM/A/1838/268
Warrant appointing Daniel Marriott, late Purser of the BERKELEY CASTLE, to be Purser of the new Fourth Rate KINGSTON building at Hull, as soon as she is ready to receive a Purser. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-25 ADM/A/1838/272
Enclosing a copy of an anonymous letter referring to the hardships and wrongs suffered by Men of the small ships and requiring a report, particularly as to the involvement of Pursers.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-12 ADM/A/1819/118
Confirming a Warrant issued by the Rt. Hon. Edward Russell Admiral, dated 27th September 1694 appointing Cadwallader Jones to be Purser of the YORK in place of the former who has died. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-13 ADM/A/1819/124
Warrant appointing Robert Thomas to be Boatswain of the GREYHOUND. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-20 ADM/A/1819/182
Upon arrival at Portsmouth the CAMBRIDGE's hull is to be inspected following her recent grounding and any repairs made without delay.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-16 ADM/A/1819/150
Warrant appointing William Flood to be Master Carpenter of the DREADFUL Bomb Vessel. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-27 ADM/A/1838/324
Enclosing an extract of a letter from the Captain of the DOVER Prize at Liverpool complaining of a lack of Provisions; and requiring the Commissioners for Victualling to be informed without delay.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-26 ADM/A/1838/308
Ordering the prompt completion of Victualling and Storing of the BERWICK, EAGLE and FIREBRAND Fireship currently at Spithead due to go in convoy Bilbao; and putting a stop for the present to negotiating the building of a Fifth Rate by Mr Snelgrove in the Thames.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-26 ADM/A/1838/306
Granting a pension to Lieutenant Charles Farr lately of the WARSPITE for great length of service and infirmities. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-26 ADM/A/1838/304
Warrant appointing Israel Cook, late Carpenter of the SAMUEL and HENRY Hired Ship, to be Master Carpenter of the GOSPORT in place of the former removed due to illness. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-27 ADM/A/1838/322
Captain Meese, Commander of the Squadron going to the West Indies, has reported that the BREDAH, now in the Downs, has received no provisions except some beer and oil.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-09 ADM/A/1838/369
Warrant appointing James Pybus, Boatswain of the LINCON, to be Boatswain of the MONMOUTH in place of the former who has been moved to the ASSOCIATION. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-23 ADM/A/1819/211
Instructing that an imprest for manning and other purposes outstanding against Captain Ward late Commander of the DUNKIRK who has died in the West Indies is to be cleared as his books were lost. His wages are, however, to be paid.