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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-12 ADM/A/1830/101

Admiral Russell during his time as Commander of the fleet in the Straights paid 17 Captains under his command against Rescripts, see attached appendix [ADM/A/1830/102] below. This amounted to £1694 0s 4p.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-06 ADM/A/1830/52

Pilots Thomas and William Pascall were ordered by Admiral Russell last March to pilot the Dutch flagship now off Dover to Graveslin pitts. You are required to them for this service on them providing they produce certificates from the Dutch Commander.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-06 ADM/A/1830/56

We direct you to fit out the Fireships BLAZE and VULCAN at Sheerness to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel, and victualed for 4 months with all possible dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-06 ADM/A/1830/58

A Commission was granted by The Rt. Hon. Admiral Russell dated 15th August 1694 to Mr Nicholas Needham to be made a Lieutenant of HMS EAGLE and to pay his wages for the time he served in that ship, if you have no other objection.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-20 ADM/A/1830/365

Confirmation of a Warrant given by Admiral Russell dated 5 Feb.1695 for the appointment of John Grubb to be Master Gunner of HMS BREDAH in place of the former deceased.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-29 ADM/A/1830/367

Warrant for the appointment of John Turpine late Master Gunner of the SWIFT PRIZE to be Master Gunner of HMS POOLE the new 5th Rate building in the Isle of Wight.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-11 ADM/A/1830/383

Confirmation of a Warrant given by Admiral Rooke dated 28 February 1696 for the appointment of John Robertson to be Purser of HMS NEWARK.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-15 ADM/A/1830/388

Warrant for the appointment of William Pavey of Hired Ship FRIENDLY SOCIETY to be Purser of HMS LYME.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-08 ADM/A/1830/373

Confirmation of a Warrant given by Admiral Rooke dated 25 November 1695 for the appointment of William Platt to be Boatswain of HMS PEMBROKE.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-08 ADM/A/1830/375

Confirmation of a Warrant given by Admiral Rooke dated 27 August1695 for the appointment of William Barron to be Master Carpenter of HMS PEMBROKE

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-26 ADM/A/1830/379

Warrant for the appointment of John Brooker Master Carpenter of HMS LINCOLN to be Master Carpenter of HM Guardship ROSE.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-02 ADM/A/1830/381

Warrant for the appointment of William Barron to be Boatswain of HM Bomb Vessel GRANADA.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-21 ADM/A/1830/343

The MERCURY Advice boat has brought into Plymouth a French Privateer which carried 34 men and 4 Patereroes, and will row with 20 Oars. This vessel maybe useful in chasing small enemy boats. It could be manned by men from the Port Guard ship.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-08-11 ADM/A/1845/160

Warrant appointing Henry Chapman to be Master Carpenter of the new Sixth Rate building at Deptford when ready to receive her Officers.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-08-12 ADM/A/1845/162

Warrant appointing Abraham Lamb, Carpenter of the QUEENBOROUGH, to be Master Carpenter of the new Fifth Rate building at Portsmouth when ready to receive her Officers. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-08-30 ADM/A/1845/147

Ordering the FOWEY to be paid the seven months' short allowance money due to her provided she is not delayed embarking on her voyage to New York.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-08-27 ADM/A/1845/137

Enclosing a copy of a Survey taken by Vice Admiral Aylmer of the EXPEDITION which he had ordered to Spithead. On passage there however she encountered two French Men-of-War and is now ordered into Portsmouth to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-08-26 ADM/A/1845/135

Captain Jackson of the SMYRNA MERCHANT has informed the Admiralty that he is short of provisions. An Order is given for him to be suplied on arrival at the Nore and that he must be instructed to return immediately to Newcastle to convoy the colliers

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-04-13 ADM/A/1841/146

A better vessel for use in recruiting Men is to be found for the Captain of the Kingston at Hull. And enclosing a copy of a list of the faults found with the FAVERSHAM and directing that they be attended to when she arrives at Kinsale.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-08-27 ADM/A/1845/141

The Admiralty has written to the Earl of Romney with instructions to establish the Medway's Prize with her highest complement of Men and guns for service in the Channel. The letter continues with a review of the current situation regarding her guns and liaison with the Officers of the Ordnance.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-04-15 ADM/A/1841/162

Ordering the suspension from duty of Captain Moody of the YARMOUTH.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-04-14 ADM/A/1841/158

Announcing that the ship building at Woolwich is to be launched this month and named the NAMUR. She is to be manned and armed the same as the VANGUARD and is to be fiited for service in the Channel and victualled accordingly.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-08-23 ADM/A/1845/121

Concerning the naming of the Prize taken by the Medway, her arming and Crew. She is to be fitted at Kinsale for service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-04-12 ADM/A/1841/134

The Storekeeper at Harwich is to be directed to contact the Vice Admiral for Suffolk over the removal of part of the wreck of the CARLISLE at Bardsey and is to receive salvage.