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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-01-13
ADM/A/1826/148
Edward Whittaker, Solicitor, to be imprest £400 in respect of work carried out by him for the Admiralty.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-01-13
ADM/A/1826/146
Warrant appointing Edward Burden, late Carpenter, of the GREYHOUND, to be Master Carpenter of the NEWCASTLE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-08-05
ADM/A/1845/30
Repeating an Order for labour from Deptford and Woolwich to assist in bringing the KENT from Woolwich to Mr Wells' Yard at Rotherhithe
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-01-14
ADM/A/1826/150
To report on the condition of the bottoms of the CONTENT and TRYDENT.
Captain Hicks, commanding the KINGFISHER, reports that she is deep in the water and badly pestered. She is to be surveyed at Spithead and her fitness for sea ascertained.
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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-25
ADM/A/1780/225
We direct you to proceed to the paying of the Ships and Vessels of the fourth Rate and under now in Pay until the 31st March 1691, as Money shall be received by the Navy Treasury.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-25
ADM/A/1780/221
Warrant for the appointment of Richard Smallbone to be Purser of the TIGER PRIZE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-06-12
ADM/A/1843/256
Warrant appointing Thomas Anthony, Master Carpenter of the CENTURION, to be Master Carpenter of the new 3rd Rate building at Deptford. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-06-01
ADM/A/1843/254
Warrant appointing Thomas Fawler, Master Carpeter of the ROCHESTER, to be Master Carpenter of the new 3rd Rate building at Woolwich as soon as she is ready to receive her Officers. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-25
ADM/A/1780/219
Warrant for the appointment of William Butler to be Master Cook of the new third Rate Ship building at Chatham.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-25
ADM/A/1780/215
Warrant for the appointment of Abraham Poulding to be Master Cook of the Pelican.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-08-02
ADM/A/1845/12
Concerning the Petition of Mr Samuel Halbart who claims that he sailed as Gunner in the ST ALBANS Prize to Virginia where, upon the death of Captain Edward Poulson, he was commissioned by the Governor to be her Commander.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-07-17
ADM/A/1797/105
Mr Matthew Anderton of Chester is to be reimbursed for receiving letters from the Admiralty by Express.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-07-17
ADM/A/1797/107
Urgently requiring the LARK to be cleaned and refitted at Plymouth for service in the Channel. She is to be raised to her highest complement of Men and victualled for three months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-07-15
ADM/A/1797/99
The Postmaster at Deal is to be given a rise for his work in sending daily lists of ships in the Downs to the Admiralty and Navy Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-07-17
ADM/A/1797/115
Warrant appointing John Earle to be Boatswain of HM Yard at Portsmouth in place of Stephen Woolgate who has retired. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-07-17
ADM/A/1797/111
Ordering the GERMOON Prize to be cleaned and refitted at Plymouth and supplied with Victuals.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-02-17
ADM/A/1781/97
Alexander Hall, late Boatswain of the CONSTANT WARWICK, is to be Boatswain of the TIGER PRIZE in place of the former removed to the new 3rd Rate building at Bursledon. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-07-17
ADM/A/1797/113
Requiring Captain Thomas Coall to be paid for his time as Commander of the TIGER but not for his present position in the DREADNOUGHT until further notice.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-01-30
ADM/A/1826/344
Warrant appointing John Donzey, to be Boatswain of the LARK; his predecessor having been appointed to the SAUDADOES PRIZE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-02-19
ADM/A/1781/127
The RUBY, ADVICE, DRAGON, WOOLWICH, TAUNTON, TIGER PRIZE and WOLF, are to be sent abroad on service. You are directed to complete these ships, with all possible dispatch, from the several yards where they are refitting and to put on board stores and provisions.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-02-19
ADM/A/1781/122
You are directed to imprest to Mr John Trevor the sum of £10, towards defraying such necessary charges in the prosecution of persons concerned with embezzling some tar and other goods from the stores at Portsmouth.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-07-15
ADM/A/1797/95
The Earl of Nottingham has received a tip-off concening malpractices at Chatham. A copy of a letter is enclosed and an enquiry is ordered.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-02-19
ADM/A/1781/118
James Hobbs, late Master Carpenter of the MARY ROSE, is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the new 3rd Rate building at Hull. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant. His warrant is to be dated 19 February 1692.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-07-14
ADM/A/1797/89
Fault has been found with the returnes of Mr Grahame, Clerk of the Cheque at Portsmouth. An opinion is required as to his competence and suitability for continuing in his role.
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