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Chicheley, John
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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-08-19
ADM/A/1762/129
Application has been made for the late Duke of Albermarle's yacht to be brought into the dock at Deptford. We have agreed provided that His Majesty is put to no charge and you are directed to permit this, taking care that no person is allowed to lie on board during the time in dock.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-08-10
ADM/A/1762/206
Charles Goff has been appointed Cook of the RICHMOND and you are directed to enter him accordingly with such wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 4 August 1689.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-08-31
ADM/A/1762/196
The Earl of Torrington, in his letter of 27 August, advises us that Torbay is the next place of rendezvous and that the fleet is in great want of beer and now has little more than 8 days supply.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-25
ADM/A/1760/273
Enter Thomas Kidd, Boatswain, the PROVIDENCE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-26
ADM/A/1760/283
Enter Thomas Kirk, Master Carpenter, the SOVEREIGN.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-26
ADM/A/1760/293
Enter David Sawyr, Cook, the WILLIAM AND THOMAS.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-26
ADM/A/1760/291
Enter John Gunn, Cook, the MARY.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-26
ADM/A/1760/287
Enter Thomas Gray, Carpenter, the WILLIAM AND THOMAS.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-28
ADM/A/1760/303
To take up and fit out Hospital ships for the Army in Ireland.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-28
ADM/A/1760/325
Appoint Thomas Dobbins, Master Gunner, the NONSUCH.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-28
ADM/A/1760/333
Appoint Robert Staples, Boatswain, the WELCOME.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-28
ADM/A/1760/329
Appoint Joseph Fetter, Boatswain, the FROG.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
ADM/A/1760/49
Appoint Joseph Nash, Purser, the SWAN.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-07
ADM/A/1760/53
Appoint Robert Belwood, Gunner, the HANNIBALL
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-06
ADM/A/1760/75
Enter Thomas Broadridge, Boatswain, the ALEXANDER.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-09
ADM/A/1760/85
Direct that the MONMOUTH be paid according to the orders of the board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-07
ADM/A/1760/83
To pay Vice Admiral Davies £7.4.0 laid out at the Court Martial of the Officers of the SEDGEMOOR on board the MARY.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-07
ADM/A/1760/79
Enter Thomas Hargood, Master carpenter, the DRAGON to be Master carpenter the KENT in place of John Piggot who by reason of age and other infirmaties is rendered incapable of going to sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-10
ADM/A/1760/93
Enter John Morby. Boatswain, The MARY. Thomas Minby having moved to The ELIZABETH.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-10
ADM/A/1760/91
Enter Isaac Hargood, Master Carpenter, The DRAGON.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-12
ADM/A/1760/89
Enter John Burdick, Master Gunner, the GREENWICH.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-10
ADM/A/1760/99
What rate to be established for his majesties Hulk at Plymouth
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-10
ADM/A/1760/97
Supply Captain Ramsey with a Smack to transport seamen to serve their majesties.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-06-12
ADM/A/1760/130
Complaint having been made by Lord Torrington of the want of beer for his fleet at Spithead, direct it be dispatched withou further delay.
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