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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-23 ADM/A/1819/217
Having ordered the SPEEDWELL Fireship into Portsmouth, prompt action is required to convert her into a Fifth Rate Frigate. A report on the number of Men and number and nature of guns required to man and equip her is required.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-23 ADM/A/1819/223
Directing that the MERMAID be supplied forthwith from Dover with a quantity of provisions to make up a two months quota.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-08 ADM/A/1838/383
Warrant appointing Alexander Hall, Boatswain of the MONMOUTH, to be Boatswain of the ASSOCIATION. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-04 ADM/A/1838/381
Warrant appointing John Wadley to be Boatswain of the BONAVENTURE in place of the former who has been removed. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-31 ADM/A/1838/357
Warrant appointing Andrew Carney to be Master Cook of the RAINBOW Prize. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-31 ADM/A/1838/355
Warrant appointing John Cooke, late Carpenter of the Charles Galley, to be Master Carpenter of the RAINBOW Prize. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-27 ADM/A/1819/247
Instructing that the WEYMOUTH, on arrival at Plymouth, is to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and supplied with victuals for ten weeks.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-27 ADM/A/1819/245
All Shallops are to be fitted and put in condition as quickly as possible as proposed by Captain Benbow. A note is appended stating that [vessels] at Chatham and Portsmouth are to be fitted out as Well Boats.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-27 ADM/A/1819/253
Provisions for the HASTINGS now in the Downs are to be made up to the amounts lawfully allowed her for a voyage to the Leeward Islands. Sheathing work for the GLOUCESTER is to be put onhold.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-27 ADM/A/1819/261
Then power of attorney given to Jane Webster for receiving the wages of William Bristow for his service in the SWIFTSURE and SMYRNA MERCHANT has been mislaid.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-27 ADM/A/1819/257
Captain Jackson of the SMYRNA MERCHANT Hired ship has requested to be supplied with guns. Directions are given for the owners to be reminded that they are to supply the guns, as agreed at her time of hiring.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-24 ADM/A/1819/229
Orders are given for materials to be assembled at Plymouth for sheathing the GLOUCESTER on arrival.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-23 ADM/A/1819/227
Orders have previously been given to accumulate Stores in readiness for despatching to the Straits. Instructions now follow for victuals to be similarly made ready in the Downs, or at Portsmouth, by the end of July for transporting in convoy to the Straits.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-05 ADM/A/1838/394
Warrant appointing Benjamin Lee, Carpenter of the SHEERNESS, to be Master Carpenter of the new Fourth Rate building by Mr Herring on the Isle of Wight as soon as she is ready to receive him. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary of the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-29 ADM/A/1819/293
Instructing three hundred pounds to be paid to Edward Whittaker Solicitor to the Admiralty and Navy for services rendered.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-29 ADM/A/1819/289
Warrant appointing Pascoe Stevens to be Boatswain and Gunner of the EXPRESS Advice Boat. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-29 ADM/A/1819/287
Warrant appointing Benjamin Wakefeild to be Master Carpenter of the EXPRESS Advice Boat. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-29 ADM/A/1819/285
Warrant appointing Richard Greene to be Master Carpenter of the POST BOY Advice Boat. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-29 ADM/A/1819/297
The Memorial of James Mallory, late Lieutenant to Captain Anthony Duncomb in which he claims that having recruited a considerable number of Men for Captain Duncomb, Duncomb was transferred, causing the Men not to be registered with the Clerk of the Cheque.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-29 ADM/A/1819/295
The FUBBS Yacht is to be refitted at Deptford and put in a condition for the sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-28 ADM/A/1819/271
Asking for a report on a paper sent to the Admiralty by Mr George Everet who has been issued with a warrant by the Navy Board to seize certain goods. A copy is enclosed and a report is required by Thursday next.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-28 ADM/A/1819/281
Warrant appointing Anthony Merrinton to be Boatswain of the MARTIN Ketch in place of the former who has been made Captain of the vessel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-28 ADM/A/1819/279
Warrant appointing Thomas Griffin, formerly Gunner of the WILD Prize, to be Master Gunner of the TIGER Hired ship. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.