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Austen, Robert
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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-06-05
ADM/A/1775/129
Warrant appointing Thomas Pullen, to be Carpenter of the HALF MOON, Fireship.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-06-25
ADM/A/1775/137
To prepare an estimate of the ordinary charge.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-06-24
ADM/A/1775/99
The VIRGIN, Prize, to be cleaned, refitted and to have a false keel installed at Chatham
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-07-30
ADM/A/1775/262
1. Enclosing a copy of a letter from the Commander of the FORESIGHT complaining of the delay in fitting out his ship at Plymouth, which has prevented his joining the Fleet.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-07-31
ADM/A/1775/260
£20 to be imprest to Captain John Watts, commanding the REBECCA, Hired Ship, towards paying the charge of impressing seamen.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-07-31
ADM/A/1775/258
The RICHMOND to be cleaned and refitted for four month's service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-07-29
ADM/A/1775/256
John Wood, Commander of the PROVIDENCE HOY, hired vessel, to be paid his wages notwithstanding his not having submitted his muster books.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-07-26
ADM/A/1775/234
The MARY GALLEY, to be victualled at the Nore.
The RUPERT, now in the Downs, to be victualled from Dover.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-07-17
ADM/A/1775/203
Distribution of appropriated money.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-07-17
ADM/A/1775/201
Money to be paid to Charles Bertie Esq., for distribution to those inhabitants of Stamford who provided quarters for Marines commanded by Major Webberly.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-07-18
ADM/A/1775/205
Following Admiral Russell's report that the fleet has only sufficient beer for six weeks, an account is wanted of what arrangements there are for ensuring a sufficient supply of beer is maintained.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-07-11
ADM/A/1775/185
Distribution of appropriated money.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-07-10
ADM/A/1775/183
The SHEERNESS to be victualled at the Nore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-05-01
ADM/A/1830/1
Captain Warren Commander of the WINDSOR - Commander in Chief of the ships bound for the East Indies has complained about the badness of their bread as shown in the enclosed letter.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-05-04
ADM/A/1830/30
His Majesty's order in Council of the 30th of last month directs that the hammocks remaining with the Commissioner. Of Customs at Portsmouth be delivered to the Officer in charge of Recruiting now going to the Leeward Islands for use by the men on passage.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-05-04
ADM/A/1830/23
We desire and direct you to send orders to the Commander at Plymouth that as soon as the Foresight enters harbour to cause her to be refitted with all possible dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-05-04
ADM/A/1830/25
We hereby desire and direct you to cause HM Yacht ISABELLA to be cleaned and refitted. Captain Wyvell of HMS KENT has recommended his Boatswain David Hartley to be Boatswain of a Hulk. You are to enquire into his qualifications for the role and report back.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-05-04
ADM/A/1830/27
We herby desire and direct you to pay Captain Julius for the time he served on HMS CHESTER provided he complied with his instructions in every respect, but if it appears that he has not you are to pay him two thirds of the sum.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-11-28
ADM/A/1778/194
Ordering the resupply of the LONDON MERCHANT Hired ship at Sheerness. She is to be cleaned and supplied with Stores by her Owners.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-11-28
ADM/A/1778/196
The Commissioners for Victualling have complained of the condition of the wharf at the Victualling Office at Chatham. They are to be told to repair it themselves.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-11-06
ADM/A/1778/198
Warrant appointing Roger Trender, Master Gunner of the SWEEPSTAKES, to be Master Gunner of the CAPTAIN in place of the former who has died. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-11-16
ADM/A/1778/227
Granting a Pension for Thomas Chadbourne late Gunner of the HOPE for long service.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
ADM/A/1778/230
Petition of the Surgeons of HM Navy containing multiple signatures with the names of their ships. On the reverse is an instruction to the Navy Board to enquire into the matter and to report. [No date recorded].
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-05-15
ADM/A/1830/129
Warrant given by Sir Francis Wheler for the appointment of Edmund Wilkins as Boatswaine of HMS CHESTER.
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