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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1698-12-08 ADM/A/1860/77

Instructing that the Q's and R's placed against the names of certain Men mentioned in Petitions be removed.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1698-12-08 ADM/A/1860/87

Requiring the Provisions put aboard the DOLPHIN at Spithead to be made up to the full proportion for her forcoming voyage and kept at that level until she departs.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-03-16 ADM/A/1863/126

Ordering the KENT rebuilding, to be launched on the last Spring tide of the present month and taken to a place of the Navy Board's choosing and laid up.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-03-16 ADM/A/1863/128

Mr John Taylor, who is contracted to the Navy Board to supply masts for HM Ships is unable to prepare his ship the THANET for its next voyage to New England due to the lack of facilities available at Chatham. Orders are to be given to allow him the use of a hulk in order not to delay his purpose.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-03-16 ADM/A/1863/130

The LYME currently in the Downs and the PENZANCE at Spithead are to convoy Provisions ships to the Straits and are to be supplied with Victuals to complete their stock for three months. Their Crews are to be made up to the maximum but are to be reduced again on their return.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1698-12-06 ADM/A/1860/54

Warrant appointing James Montgomery, Boatswain of the ROMNEY, to be Boatswain of the CONTENT in place of the former removed to the DEVONSHIRE. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1698-12-06 ADM/A/1860/58

Warrant appointing Francis Baker, late Boatswain of the ST PAUL, to be Boatswain of the SHOREHAM in place of the former removed to the ROMNEY. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1698-12-06 ADM/A/1860/56

Warrant appointing James Crews, Boatswain of the SHOREHAM, to be Boatswain of the ROMNEY in place of the former removed to the CONTENT. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-23 ADM/A/1834/272

We direct you to cause Lieutenant Barnett, formerly third Lieutenant in the MONTAGUE, to be paid from the time there were any Men entered on her Tenders to serve in the said Ship, provided his Commission bears date before that time, and that you have no other objection to the contrary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-24 ADM/A/1834/284

Warrant for the appointment of Philip Paine to be Master Gunner of the ROEBUCK.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-24 ADM/A/1834/282

We direct you to cause the Wages due to Lieutenant Nicholas Bowerman for the time he served as Lieutenant of the STIRLING CASTLE to be paid, notwithstanding there were three other Lieutenants borne on her at the same time, if you have no other objections to the contrary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-23 ADM/A/1834/258

The Brigantine INTELLIGENCE is cruising off Falmouth, the DILIGENCE off Fowey, and the JOLLY Prize between the Lizard and Lands End, and having ordered their Commanders to proceed to Plymouth once in six weeks to clean and revictual during their continuance on their respective Stations, we direct yo…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-22 ADM/A/1834/250

We direct you to cause the Brigantine SPY at Dover to be cleaned and refitted there for Channel service, and victualled for two months.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-22 ADM/A/1834/248

Captain Pinder, Commander of the MERMAID, has informed us by his letter of yesterday's date from the Nore that her false keel and sheathing are much damaged and she will not answer her helm.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-23 ADM/A/1834/266

We direct you to cause the Fireship LIGHTNING upon her arrival at Deptford to be laid up there and paid off, and that her repairs be taken in hand as soon as convenient.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-23 ADM/A/1834/262

Warrant for the appointment of Daniel Starkey to be Master Cook of the Advice Boat EAGLE.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-23 ADM/A/1834/260

Admiral Cloudesley Shovell, C-in-C of the Mediterranean Fleet, and John Nevill Esq; Rear Admiral of the Red, are going on Foreign service.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-23 ADM/A/1834/264

Warrant for the appointment of Thomas Warren to be Muster Master and Storekeeper at Deal.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-21 ADM/A/1834/236

Warrant for the appointment of John Turner to be Boatswain of the Bomb Vessel MORTAR.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-21 ADM/A/1834/234

Warrant for the appointment of John Dixon to be Boatswain of the Fereship HUNTER.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-20 ADM/A/1834/228

Captain Lumley, Commander of the SWEEPSTAKES, has informed us by his letter of the 17th inst; from the Nore that her Rother is so very bad that they expect every minute to lose it. We have therefore ordered her into Sheerness, and do direct you to cause a repair to be made as soon as possible.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-21 ADM/A/1834/232

We direct you to cause the NONSUCH to be furnished with part of the Ordinary and Riggers at Deptford and Woolwich to enable her to proceed to the Buoy of the Nore.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-21 ADM/A/1834/238

Warrant for the appointment of Richard Nicholson to be Purser of the ESSEX.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-09-21 ADM/A/1834/244

Vice Admiral Mitchell informs us that the Ships which came with him from the Soundings desire to know what quantity of Beef and Pork they shall allow their men in lieu of Butter and Cheese.…