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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-11-14 ADM/A/1770/197
Warrant appointing Edward Glegg, Purser of the ANNE, to be Purser of the PLYMOUTH in place of Robert Hallows who has died. Countersigned by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-01 ADM/A/1770/211
The HENRIETTA Yacht now at Hole Haven has been given orders to transport Recruits for the Duke of Bolton's Regiment in the West Indies from Tilbury and Sheerness to the Downs where she is to put them aboard Merchant vessels there.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-01 ADM/A/1770/213
The Men of the CORONATION Hired ship have been turned over to the RESERVE but have not yet gone aboard. Orders are given for public notices to be displayed stating that unless the Men join the ship promptly that will be marked as Deserters.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-01 ADM/A/1770/217
Mr Barrett has some small vessels for sale which will be suitable as 6th Rates. Instructions are given for the vessels to be inspected and tested at sea trials and if found to be good sailors the Board is to negotiate their purchase.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-11-15 ADM/A/1770/199
Warrant appointing William Nowell to be Purser of the HANNIBALL in the place of George Carpenter who has died. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-11-26 ADM/A/1770/205
Warrant appointing Edward Wood to be Master Gunner of the HOPEWELL Fireship in place of Andrew Moss who has been moved to the SWALLOW.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-04 ADM/A/1773/17
Your letter of 25 February advised us of the agreement made with Joseph Bingham, Shipwright, for breaking up the wreck of the ANNE lying near Winchelsea. You are directed to have this put into execution as soon as may be.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-05 ADM/A/1773/19
You are directed to consider what quantity of land is required at Hamose near Plymouth, where a dock and other conveniences are ordered to be made, and to report your opinion. You are to have the prize brought into Plymouth by the DOVER, to be fitted necessary only to bring her to Deptford.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-05 ADM/A/1773/23
Your letter of 3 March stated that the VICTORY now in Woolwich Dock, upon survey taken by the Master Shipwright at Deptford and Woolwich, is found to be so defective that her bottom cannot be built upon.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-03-14 ADM/A/1828/183
Captain Cleasby, the SAPHIRE, request stores for his trip to Newfoundland. Letter enclosed.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-03-14 ADM/A/1828/181
Imprest to Mr Edward Burk, Clerk the sum of £500 for office expenses.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-03 ADM/A/1773/9
You are directed to imprest to such person as the Rt. Hon. Edward Russell, Admiral of their Majesties Fleet shall appoint, the sum of £5,000 for defraying the contingent charges of the fleet.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-06-17 ADM/A/1843/123
Directing that the French prize taken by the MEDWAY should be purchased for use as a Man-of-War and asking for advice as to how she should be manned and armed.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-07 ADM/A/1773/31
You are directed to have the ROYAL KATHERINE fitted out for service in the Channel, to be manned with her highest complement of men and victualled for 4 months or as much as she can conveniently stow.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-02-27 ADM/A/1772/298
Warrant for the appointment of John Foard to be Boatswain of the Fireship VULTURE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-02-27 ADM/A/1772/304
Warrant for the appointment of Benjamin Lee to be Master Carpenter of the LARK.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-02-27 ADM/A/1772/306
Warrant for the appointment of John Ward to be Master Cook of the CAMBRIDGE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-03-10 ADM/A/1828/138
The ROYAL OAK'S Foremast being sprung in the late Bad weather upon the French Coast, and Admiral Russell having proposed the making of a new one for her at Chatham, and another at Portsmouth, lest any Service should draw her that way.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-03-12 ADM/A/1828/142
Captain Warren of the WINDSOR has disbursed the sum of Fifty Eight Pounds. Fourteen shillings and six pence for necessaries for the ADVICE, in the absence of the Purser of the said ship. Reimburse Captain Warren provide sufficient Vouchers be produced.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-02-26 ADM/A/1772/290
Warrant for the appointment of Richard Antrum to be Framer at their Majesties' Yard at Portsmouth.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-02-26 ADM/A/1772/292
Warrant for the appointment of James Carpenter to be Purser of the new 4th Rate Ship building at Woolwich.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-02-26 ADM/A/1772/294
Warrant for the appointment of John Wimshurst to be Purser of the ADVENTURE rebuilding at Chatham.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-02-27 ADM/A/1772/296
Warrant for the appointment of Richard Eason to be Master Carpenter of the ELIZABETH.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-03-12 ADM/A/1828/149
Cause Phillip Becket to be borne in Wages and Victuals on board the Hulk at Deptford.