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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-23 ADM/A/1802/207

Warrant for the appointment of Charles Diens to be Purser of the DUNKIRK.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-01 ADM/A/1802/3

We have given directions to Sir Francis Wheler to send the NORWICH into Portsmouth Harbour to be cleaned and refitted for Service in the Channell, in case she has not come from Spithead towards the Downs.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-01 ADM/A/1802/5

Having ordered the WEYMOUTH, WOOLWICH, JAMES GALLEY, PORTSMOUTH and FLAME Fireship each to take in a month's Provisions at Dover, as also the DARTMOUTH and SMIRNA MERCHANT a months or three weeks' Victuals at that place, we direct you to give Orders that the Ships be supplied forthwith wit…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-01 ADM/A/1802/7

We direct you to cause the MARY GALLEY, and the MORTAR and SERPENT Bomb vessels to be fitted at Portsmouth to proceed with the Squadron bound to the Mediterranean, and that they be furnished in the same manner as the other ships of the Squadron with all possible dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-12 ADM/A/1802/107

Having considered your letter of the 9th inst; relating to the Order lately sent to you for converting the ROC and HIND Ketches into Pinks, and for fitting the KATHERINE Yacht with Ketch sails, as the FUBBS is, we direct you to cause the HIND Ketch only to be converted into a Pink, and that such on…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-21 ADM/A/1802/191

Warrant for the appointment of Thomas Cocking to be Master Cook of the RESOLUTION.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-21 ADM/A/1802/195

We direct you, upon the arrival of the ALDBOROUGH at Sheerness, (where she is ordered) , to cause her to be cleaned and refitted for Service in the Channel, and Victualled for three months, or as much as she can conveniently stow, for her highest Complement of Men, so her present number to be increa…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-04 ADM/A/1802/23

Warrant for the appointment of Samuel Rogers to be Master Carpenter of the new fifth Rate ship building at Woolwich.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-19 ADM/A/1830/186

Warrant for the appointment of Walter Crabb as Boatswain of HMS RUBY.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-12 ADM/A/1804/144

Lady Laton, the Mother of Captain Laton deceased Commander of the HAMPTON COURT, is applying for the re-imbursement of monies laid out by her son for employing men to press men for service in his ship.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-12 ADM/A/1804/150

Warrant appointing Joseph Robinson to be Master Carpenter of the ALDBOROUGH in place of John Mackey who has been moved to the BLAZE Fireship. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-12 ADM/A/1804/152

Warrant appointing George Richardson to be Master Carpenter of the GRIFFIN Fireship. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-09 ADM/A/1805/114

Mr Misters has informed the King that the Machine vessels brought from Holland and now in his charge suffer from various defects. The Board is directed to repair those that are serviceable and prepare them for sea. A report with estimate of cost is to be submitted.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-04-23 ADM/A/1806/214

Warrant for the appointment of Stephen Coltrist to be Boatswain and Gunner of the Advice boat MERCURY.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-04-23 ADM/A/1806/216

Warrant for the appointment of John Hutton to be Master Cook of the Advice boat MERCURY.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-19 ADM/A/1830/176

In obedience with HM pleasure we desire and direct you to sign bills for the salary of Henry Killigrew esq. and Sir Ralph Delaval as members of this Board for a Quarters salary ending at midsummer 1694.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-19 ADM/A/1830/178

Nicholas [Sandess} of Truro received a warrant in 1690/1 from this Board for the Impressing of Seamen in his area, and there is an outstanding balance due to him of £9 6s 2d and direct you to pay him.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-19 ADM/A/1830/180

Warrant for the appointment of John Rollo as Master Gunner of HMS RUBY.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-19 ADM/A/1830/182

Warrant for the appointment of William Gother as Master Cook of HMS RUBY.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-22 ADM/A/1805/316

Warrant appointing James Barton to be Master Carpenter of the Joseph Fireship in place of Thomas Teague who has been moved to the SUNDERLAND. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-22 ADM/A/1805/308

The HIND Pink is to be supplied with three months victuals for her highest complement of men immediately.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-22 ADM/A/1805/310

By an Order in Council twelve ships in the Thames are to be selected by Colonel Richards for use as Bomb vessels next Summer. The Navy Board is to negotiate either the hire of the vessels or their purchase and to see that they are fitted out in naval or private yards as appropriate.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-05 ADM/A/1805/46

Warrant appointing John Pomroy to be Boatswain of the LOYALTY Hired ship. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-04-21 ADM/A/1806/108

Warrant for the appointment of William Evans to be Boatswain and Gunner of the Advice boat POST BOY.