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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-16
ADM/A/1808/168
As soon as the HAMPTON COURT has her stores on board, you are directed at the first opportunity of wind and weather, to order her down to Blackstakes by the Ordinary and Riggers of Chatham where Captain Graydon is ordered to send men aboard to look after her.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-16
ADM/A/1808/166
In pursuance of the order of the Privy Council of 14 June, you are directed to give orders to the Commissioners for the Victualling, to put on board the FRIENDS ADVENTURE now ready to sail to Barbados, 2 months provisions for 100 soldiers of Colonel Russell's regiment which were raised in the i…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-16
ADM/A/1808/162
You are directed to have the MONK, CHARLES galley and SHOREHAM, upon arrival at Portsmouth, to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and victualled for 3 months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-17
ADM/A/1808/178
Lord Berkely having signified to Her Majesty that his soldiers on board the squadron under his command, are sickly for want of hamaccoes [hammocks] to lie in, we direct you to send on board such hamaccoes as are at present at Portsmouth.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-16
ADM/A/1808/172
Captain Allen, Commander of the SAUDADOES prize at Sheerness, has advised us that he will be ready to sail to the Nore this day , but is in want of her provisions. You are directed to have theese sent down to her and to give this Board an account of what has occasioned this delay.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-20
ADM/A/1808/229
cover sheet to doc 228
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-22
ADM/A/1808/240
John Watford, late Boatswain of the QUEEN, by reason of infirmity is incapable of further employment and is to be discharged.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-22
ADM/A/1808/238
You have advised us in your letter yesterday that the ST GEORGE at Portsmouth is very crazy [poor condition] and leaky and that, notwithstanding the charge of keeping her above the water, she is in danger of sinking and spoiling the harbour.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-21
ADM/A/1808/232
Thomas Rawley is to be appointed Master Gunner of the FORESIGHT in the place of William Clarke deceased. You are directed to enter hinm accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 21 June 1694.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-23
ADM/A/1808/248
You are directed to have the KATHERINE yacht cleaned and refitted at Deptford for service in the Channel with all possible dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-23
ADM/A/1808/246
You are directed to have the HIND upon arrival at Portsmouth, to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and victualled for 2 months with all possible dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-23
ADM/A/1808/244
Dennis Tyer is to be appointed Master Gunner of the OXFORD in place of the former who has left the service. You are directed to enter hiom accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 23 june 1694.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-06-23
ADM/A/1808/252
You are directed to imprest to Lord Berkeley, Admiral of the Blue Squadron, the sum of £500 for the contingencies of the squadron.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-15
ADM/A/1807/178
By Orders Sir John Trenchard, Seretary of State. A sett of Clerks to attend the fleet, to pay the Seamen, before they sail from Spithead.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-15
ADM/A/1807/176
Provision the RUPERT PRIZE at Yarmouth with two months supplies.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-16
ADM/A/1807/190
The DARTMOUTH to be fitted and victualled for the channel when she arrives at Portsmouth.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-16
ADM/A/1807/199
Appoint William Rawlinson, Master Gunner, the ARCHANGLE, in the place of Richard Rawlinson.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-18
ADM/A/1807/209
To excuse commanders who have borne Supernumary's by order of a
Flag Officer, who had not had orders from the Admiral or Chief Officer Commanding their Fleet, from their charge.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-05-17
ADM/A/1807/203
Desire and Direct to Contract with William Hubbard of Ipswich to build a new fifth rate.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-02-11
ADM/A/1816/94
Enclosing a copy of a letter from Captain Bowles of the Charles Fireship raising the issue of Officers' servants. The Board is to report their opinion as to whether a greater number should be allowed.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-02-11
ADM/A/1816/92
Instructing that the new eighty gun Third Rate building at Deptford is to be named the CAMBRIDGE and launched as soon as it is convenient. She is to be fitted out for service in the Channel and is to receive the highest complement of Men and victualled for four months with all dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-02-11
ADM/A/1816/106
Warrant appointing John Wise to be Master Carpenter of the NAVY Yacht in place of the former who has been moved to the FUBBS Yacht. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-02-11
ADM/A/1816/98
Warrant appointing Anthony Scott to be Boatswain of the SAMUEL and HENRY in place of the former who has been removed. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-02-12
ADM/A/1816/112
The wages due to Lieutenant John Housden for his time in the WINDSOR CASTLE are to be paid providing there is no objection other than the absence of his journals which were lost when the ship foundered on the Goodwin Sands.
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