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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-06-23 ADM/A/1796/235

We direct you to settle a Pension on Edward Price, late Master of the SUPPLY, by reason of his age and infirmity.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-06 ADM/A/1781/44

Jacob Penn, Master Gunner of the NEWCASTLE, is to be appointed Master Gunner of the new 3rd Rate building at Portsmouth. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant. His warrant is to be dated 8 February 1692.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-08 ADM/A/1781/52

William Plume, late Master Gunner of the MARYROSE, is to be appointed Master Gunner of the NEWCASTLE, in the room of the former removed to the new 3rd Rate building at Portsmouth. 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) 1691-02-05 ADM/A/1781/34

The Court Martial concerning the loss of the TALBOT ketch, taken by the French, acquitted the officers from any failure of duty, except the Commander who was sentenced to imprisonment during their Majesties' pleasure and to be incapable of further employment.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-22 ADM/A/1826/246

Enclosing, for consideration, Benjamin Timewell's account of the expenses he incurred in moving from Portsmouth to take up his appointment as Commissioner at Kinsale.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-22 ADM/A/1826/242

Flag pay to be paid to: Admiral Russell as Admiral of the Fleet; Lord Berkeley as Admiral of the Blue; Sir Cloudesley Shovell as Admiral of the Blue; Matthew Aylmer as Vice Admiral; and Peregrine Marquess of Carmarthen as Rear Admiral.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-08-24 ADM/A/1786/169

Distribute £200 to the men of the CADIZ MERCHANT for their shares in the Prize Goods disposed of by Captain Mann their Commander, according to the report of Sir Charles Hedges.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-08-23 ADM/A/1786/163

The Hired Ship LOYAL MERCHANT to be fitted, manned, and victualled for service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-12 ADM/A/1788/117

We see fit to appoint John Richmond to be Boatswain of HM Fireship SAINT PAUL, in place of the former, deceased, for which this shall be your Warrant.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-11 ADM/A/1788/113

We see fit to appoint John McKnight to be Boatswain of HMS ASSURANCE, in place of the former dismissed, for which this shall be your Warrant.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-11 ADM/A/1788/111

When attending us yesterday you indicated some difficulties arising to the Officers of HMS SWAN having lost their Commissions and Warrants when the SWAN was lost in the earthquake in Jamaica.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-12 ADM/A/1788/127

We see fit to appoint Robert Morecock late Master Carpenter of HM Firership HOUND to be Master Carpenter of HMS SAUDADOES Prize. For which this shall be your Warrant.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-12 ADM/A/1788/119

We see fit to appoint Jeremiah Vick Master Cook of HMS HAPPY RETURN to be Master Cook of HMS MONCK, in place of the former, superannuated, for which this shall be your Warrant.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-10 ADM/A/1788/95

The ships listed being designated to be refitted in Portsmouth for next year's service, and those intended to be kept abroad this winter then to be refitted in the Spring.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-09 ADM/A/1788/93

Ref. your letter of the 7th inst. that HMS MERMAID is so full of stores that she cannot accommodate the Hammocks (to be sent in her to Portsmouth) for the Soldiers going to the West Indies. Any that cannot be taken should be put on HMS FALCON at the Buoy of the Nore to go to Portsmouth.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-09 ADM/A/1788/89

We send you a copy of a letter from Vice Admiral Rooke concerning the damage to the Anchors and Cables of the 2nd Rate ships. And direct you to supply replacements you judge necessary for the safety of the said ships now on their way to the Buoy of the Nore.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-11 ADM/A/1788/107

We direct you undock the Hulk now in the Dry-dock at Deptford, and Dock HMS ASSISTANCE to be refitted for Channel service and victualed for 4 months service, and give us an estimate of how long it will take.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-11 ADM/A/1788/105

We understand that the Dutch warships EDAM and HAREM have arrived in Portsmouth to be refitted. We require you that they have the use of Wayes and Lighters there for cleaning them provided it does not hinder the dispatch of HM Ships.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-06 ADM/A/1788/62

We direct you to cause HM Hired Ship ARCHANGEL, now at Blackwall, to be forthwith Refitted by her Owners for Channel Service and Victualled for 4 months.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-05 ADM/A/1788/40

Reference our meeting yesterday re HMS Devonshire we direct you to dock her at Portsmouth as soon as other work allows in order to survey her and do any work that can be carried out by the next Spring tide, then re dock her when other work allows.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-04 ADM/A/1788/46

Petition on behalf of William Johnson who served for over 20 years as a Master and a Gunner and requests to be superannuated as a Gunner. Signed by James Southerne and approved on the obverse

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-04 ADM/A/1788/30

We direct you to enter the men on the LEOPARD HULK in accordance with you proposal of the 30 last month, and also about the Boatswain and his Boy at present bourne on her.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-05 ADM/A/1788/36

Reference your letter of the 1st of this Month, reporting of the practice of sending workmen from Chatham to Sheerness as the work requires, is causing increasing difficulties to both Yards.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-05 ADM/A/1788/34

We direct you send an express to Portsmouth for a list of the Men of the West Indies Squadron who have any Wages due to them in any other HM Ships, with the several times for their Entries and Discharges.…