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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-06 ADM/A/1809/53

Requiring the OWNERS ADVENTURE and not the MORTAR Bomb Vessel to be supplied with six months dry provisions and as much wet provisions as she can accommodate for a voyage to the Mediterranean together with any stores she may need.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-06 ADM/A/1809/51

Asking which of the First and Second Rates currently abroad can be repaired and refitted at Portsmouth ready for service during the following year.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-09 ADM/A/1809/67

The MESSENGER Advice Boat is to be cleaned on arrival at Plymouth and supplied with six weeks victualled as quickly as possible.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-09 ADM/A/1809/65

The RUPERT has been ordered into Sheerness and the MERCURY Advice Boat has orders to berth either at Portsmouth or Sheerness. Instructions are given for them to be cleaned and refitted on arrival and supplied three months victuals respectively two months victuals for service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-09 ADM/A/1809/63

The POST BOY Advice Boat in the Downs is to be supplied with a set of French Colours as are other Advice Boats requiring them.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-07 ADM/A/1809/61

The Surveyor to the Navy and Commissioner Tymewell have agreed that the Prize recently taken by the ESSEX and now at Portsmouth should be purchased.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-07 ADM/A/1809/59

Lord Berkeley has reported that the DEFIANCE having been surveyed is not seaworthy. A report of her defects is called for together with an estimate of the time required to restore her provided she can actually be saved.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-10 ADM/A/1809/77

Acting on the orders of Sir Cloudesley shovel Captain Chant of the CHARLES Galley victualled and manned one of the Well Boats now under his command; but when the Fleet sailed they had no use for her. Orders are given for her to be stored.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-09 ADM/A/1809/73

The Joseph Hired ship is to undertake a voyage to Newfoundland. Upon her arrival in the Downs she is to receive eight months dry provisions and as much wet supply as she can stow together with any necessary stores.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-09 ADM/A/1809/71

The Navy Board has agreed with James Parker of Southampton and John Stygens of Redbridge to build two ten gun ships for the Navy at an agreed rate per ton. As this is cheaper than previously paid approval is given for their construction to be put in hand.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-09 ADM/A/1809/69

Lord Cornwallis owns a vessel at Rotherhithe which he is willing to sell complete with rigging, fitments, sails and guns. Instructions are given for her to be surveyed and if found suitable she is to be purchased to serve as an Advice Vessel.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-10 ADM/A/1809/81

A Dutch ship the ARMS of [ENCHUSYN] has come into Portsmouth badly storm damaged. Orders are given for her to be supplied with the stores she needs providing they are to be paid for in advance.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-08 ADM/A/1808/69

We have considered your report of 18 May on the petition of Joseph Phillips, a superannuated Purser, which was discussed when you attended this Board yesterday.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-08 ADM/A/1808/63

Thomas Drover, Master Gunner of the SHOREHAM is to be appointed Master Gunner of the new fourth rate ship building by Mr Henry Johnson at Blackwall. You are directed to enter him accordingly with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-09 ADM/A/1808/81

You are directed to have the HAMPTON COURT at Chatham, rigged by the Ordinary and the riggers of that yard and to put on board her a fitting proportion of stores for Channel service with all possible dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-09 ADM/A/1808/79

You are directed to have the wages due to the Duke of Grafton for the time he commanded the GRAFTON, paid to such person lawfully empowered to receive them. Also, the Duke of Grafton having procured men for the GRAFTON, we desire you will let us know what objections you have for the payment thereof.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-09 ADM/A/1808/77

Your letter of 7 June sent the account of John Guises, Vice Admiral of the COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER, for procuring seamen for their Majesties' service, for £103.1.9. You are directed to reimburse him this sum.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-08 ADM/A/1808/73

We have granted a commission for Captain Doze to be Master & Commander of the ISLE OF WIGHT yacht. You are directed to have an allowance of wages made him as is proper for a commander of a sixth rate.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-11 ADM/A/1808/91

Francis Farndate, late Master Gunner of the PEMBROKE, is appointed Master Gunner of the PORTLAND in place of Danniel Tyor who is dismissed for not attending his duty. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-11 ADM/A/1808/89

Robert Harwood, late Master Cook of the PEMBROKE, is appointed Master Cook of the new fourth rate building by Henry Johnson.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-11 ADM/A/1808/95

Joseph Archer, late Boatswain of the MORDANT, is to be appointed Boatswain of the new fourth rate building by Henry Johnson.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-11 ADM/A/1808/93

Peter Cruft, late Boatswain of the GUERNSEY, is appointed Boatswain of the new fourth rate building by Mr Snelgrove. You are directed to enter him accordingly as soon as she shall be ready to reciece him together with suc allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-15 ADM/A/1808/160

You are directed to have the credits for the £20,000 for the Straits Squadron, to be ordered in such proportions at Cadiz, Alicante and Genova [Genoa] according to as you think best for the service.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-06-15 ADM/A/1808/158

You are directed to have the provisions for the OXFORD, upon her arrival at the Buoy of the Nore, completed to 3 months.