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Austen, Robert
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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-12-08
ADM/A/1837/103
Warrant for the appointment of John Turner to be Boatswain of the Fireship LIGHTNING.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-12-08
ADM/A/1837/105
Warrant for the appointment of George Brewell to be Boatswain of the Bomb Vessel MORTAR.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-12-15
ADM/A/1837/164
Admiral Russell granted a Warrant on the 13th December 1694 to John Chaddock to be Purser of the GRAFTON, who had been for several years Clerk to Vice Admiral Mitchell.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-12-08
ADM/A/1837/91
We direct you to cause the BRISTOL at Plymouth to be fitted there for a voyage to the West Indies and victualled for eight months of proper Species for that voyage for her middle complement of Men.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-12-22
ADM/A/1837/243
The DEPTFORD and CHATHAM have lately returned from the East Country to the Nore are in need of Boatswains and Carpenters Stores, and have been ordered to the Downs.
We direct you to cause them to be supplied there with such Stores as needed for Channel service as soon as may be.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-12-19
ADM/A/1837/222
The HAMPSHIRE SORLINGS, which are to lie some time at the Buoy of the Nore, are in great need of Provisions. We direct that you give orders for them to be immediately supplied, and also the Vessels in the River taken up for pressing Men, without which they cannot sail. …
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-12-19
ADM/A/1837/218
We direct you to cause the DUNWICH, upon her arrival at Plymouth, to be cleaned and refitted there for service in the Channel, and victualled for ten weeks, with all possible dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-12-19
ADM/A/1837/224
Warrant for the appointment of Humphrey Hayward to be Master Carpenter of the ESSEX PRIZE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-12-18
ADM/A/1837/210
Warrant for the appointment of Christopher Moses to be Master Gunner of the EDGAR.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-01-20
ADM/A/1838/213
Captain Robinson, Commander of the ASSISTANCE has sent in account of her defects - a copy of which is enclosed - and has been ordered to bring her to Sheerness. Orders are given for her to be put in condition for the Sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-01-23
ADM/A/1838/252
Instructing sums of one hundred pounds each to be paid to the widdows of Captain Cornelius Wilmore of the FLY Advice Boat and of Captain Edward Barker of the SWIFT Brigantine following their loss with their ships.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-01-23
ADM/A/1838/254
Whereas Commanders of HM Ships have been ordered to comply with the provisions of Articles 1 and 2 of the instructions governing the valuation and sale of Slops, complaints regarding quality continue to be received.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-01-23
ADM/A/1838/262
Warrant appointing John Hunt to be Master Carpenter of the Dispatch Brigantine as the former has been removed. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
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)
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/1838/284
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)
1697-01-26
ADM/A/1838/298
Warrant appointing John Bolytho to be Master Gunner of the VULCAN Fireship 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)
1697-01-25
ADM/A/1838/270
Referring to an earlier letter regarding the pay of Captain Bokenham and the steps to be taken for his being overpaid.
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)
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)
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/1838/314
Warrant appointing Phineas Bower, late Carpenter of the SOCIETY Bomb Vessell, o be Master Carpenter of the VULCAN Fireship. 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.…
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