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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-30 ADM/A/1812/341

Requiring that if it becomes necessary to send two Clerks to the Straits with Captain Ayles the Commissioners for Victualling are to supply them on the best possible terms. They are also to send their Pinnace with Captain Ayles to Cadiz and to send a second should they feel it necessary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-24 ADM/A/1801/264

The Board has informed the Admiralty of a severe shortage of Riggers at Woolwich Yard. The Admiralty directs that the shortfall is to be made up from seamen currently aboard ships.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-24 ADM/A/1801/266

George Berry, former Carpenter of the PLYMOUTH, was transferred to the CORONATION and lost, together with all his papers. His wife, Sarah Berry, has petitioned the Admiralty who have decided that though his accounts for a past period were never passed, his wages should be paid.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-24 ADM/A/1801/260

Enclosing a copy of the proceedings of a Court Martial presided over by Admiral Aylmer aboard the RESOLUTION in the Medway in which Captain Greenhill is to be fined for the loss of the EAGLET Ketch.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-25 ADM/A/1812/287

The JERSEY and the MERCURY Advice Boat are to be cleaned and refitted on arrival at Sheerness and victualled for three months service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-24 ADM/A/1812/285

Warrant appointing Robert Street Boatswain of the HAMPTON COURT to be Boatswain of the Chatham Hulk. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-24 ADM/A/1812/283

Warrant appointing Caleb Gray to be Master Gunner of the FALCON. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-26 ADM/A/1812/297

Warrant appointing William Bromley to be Master House Carpenter of the Yard at Portsmouth in place of the former who has resigned. Countersigned by William Bridgeman.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-25 ADM/A/1812/295

The Commissioners for Victualling have advised that they are unable to provide further supplies from the existing Declarations and are to be given permission to commence supplying provisions from the Declaration for 1695.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-25 ADM/A/1812/291

The SMYRNA MERCHANT is to go into a Merchant Yard in the Thames of the Owner's choice to be cleaned and refitted at their expense. She is to be victualled for three months service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-25 ADM/A/1812/289

Directing that the Commissioners for Victualling are to allow fifty pounds per head for the two Clerks who are to accompany Captain Ayles to the Straits. Mr Stephenson is not fit enough to accompany the party so Captain Ayles is taking an Agent with him, for which approval is given.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-26 ADM/A/1812/301

Warrant appointing George Spinks, Boatswain of the BONAVENTURE, to be Boatswain of the HAMPTON COURT in place of the former who has been moved to the CHATHAM Hulk. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-26 ADM/A/1812/309

Enclosing a copy of a request from a Captain Weems commanding the recruits who are to be sent to New York for certain necessaries for use on the voyage.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-27 ADM/A/1801/276

The Navy Board has advised that the new eighty gun ship now building at Deptford will soon be ready for launching and that a further ship can be laid down in her place as soon as he is ready a proposal with which the Admiralty agrees.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-25 ADM/A/1801/272

Directing that the Treasury be approached for money to pay soldiers for assisting in dispatching ordnance to be fitted at Portsmouth.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-27 ADM/A/1801/280

The CROWN has been ordered into Sheerness for cleaning and refitting. The work is to be carried out immediately; and she is to be supplied with four months stores.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-29 ADM/A/1801/290

Captain Edward Whitaker, Second Captain of the ROYAL SOVEREIGN, has provided a certificate confirming the good conduct of Robert Poulson, Robert Payton, Elick Salter, William Jarvis and John White who have previously been recorded as having deserted the WOOLWICH.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-24 ADM/A/1801/304

Returning an estimate for building work and enlargements to the Rope Ground at Woolwich and instructing the work to be put in hand.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-20 ADM/A/1801/306

Warrant appointing Samuel Pitts, Boatswain of the CARLISLE, to be Boatswain of the ROYAL OAK in place of the former who has been dismissed for embezzlement.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-30 ADM/A/1801/302

Corie [Henders], Purser of the LENOX, is to be discharged forthwith.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) ADM/A/1812/367

No date recorded on the face but referred to the Navy Board on the 9th of October 1694.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-26 ADM/A/1812/365

Warrant appointing Samuel Coot to be Master Gunner of the SYAM Hospital ship in place of the former who has resigned his commission.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-31 ADM/A/1812/361

Enclosing a copy of a survey of the DUNKIRK by her Commander Captain Wilmott and ordering her to be repaired at Spithead where she is now located, including refitting her with all dispatch for a voyage to the West Indies

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-31 ADM/A/1812/359

The BRISTOL and the SYAM in Longreach bound for the Straits have now received all of the Stores needed for the refitting of the fleet; but not their provisions. Orders are given for them to be supplied with all speed.