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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-17 ADM/A/1797/111
Ordering the GERMOON Prize to be cleaned and refitted at Plymouth and supplied with Victuals.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-17 ADM/A/1781/97
Alexander Hall, late Boatswain of the CONSTANT WARWICK, is to be Boatswain of the TIGER PRIZE in place of the former removed to the new 3rd Rate building at Bursledon. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-17 ADM/A/1797/113
Requiring Captain Thomas Coall to be paid for his time as Commander of the TIGER but not for his present position in the DREADNOUGHT until further notice.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-16 ADM/A/1781/93
You are directed to have the PEMBROKE at Plymouth, cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and victualled for 3 months. You to have this done with all possible dispatch and send orders by this night's post.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-15 ADM/A/1797/95
The Earl of Nottingham has received a tip-off concening malpractices at Chatham. A copy of a letter is enclosed and an enquiry is ordered.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-14 ADM/A/1797/89
Fault has been found with the returnes of Mr Grahame, Clerk of the Cheque at Portsmouth. An opinion is required as to his competence and suitability for continuing in his role.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-14 ADM/A/1797/91
Warrant appointing Anthony Phillips, late Boatswain of the ANTELOPE, to be Boatswain of the new Fourth Rate building at Deptford by Mr Castle. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-18 ADM/A/1781/112
You are directed to have 10 of the new fireships to be fitted out this year, manned and fitted for sea with all dispatch in order that they may be sent to Sheerness to be cleaned and victualled and have their guns, stores and fireworks put on board.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-09 ADM/A/1781/64
Your letter of 8 February gave your opinion as to the numbers of men and the numbers and nature of ordnance fitting to be established on the hired ship BONADVENTURE In time of war at home 200 men and 50 guns [types given] and in time of war abroad 180 men and 46 guns.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-15 ADM/A/1781/85
We have confirmed a warrant given by the Earl of Torrington, Admiral of their Majesties' fleet and dated 30 March 1689, for Thomas Marshal to be Master Cook of the RUBY. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-15 ADM/A/1781/79
Isaac Avis is to be appointed Master Gunner of the BRISTOW hired hospital ship. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant . His warrant is to be dated 15 February 1692/
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-15 ADM/A/1781/75
You are directed to have the BRITOW, taken up to attend the fleet as a hospital ship this year, manned with 40 men and supplied with 6 months victuals.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-30 ADM/A/1826/338
Warrant appointing Joseph Willeby, to be Boatswain of the SAUDADOES PRIZE; his predecessor having been appointed to the NEWCASTLE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-29 ADM/A/1826/336
Warrant appointing Bartholomew to be Master Cook of the new 5th Rate being built by Mr Ellis at Shoreham.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-30 ADM/A/1826/340
Warrant appointing John Watson to be Master Gunner of the LOYAL MERCHANT, Hired Ship; his predecessor being to sick to go to sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-29 ADM/A/1826/324
The ROEBUCK to be cleaned and refitted at Harwich for service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-13 ADM/A/1797/83
A request to know what powerful Merchant ships are in the Thames capable of serving as Men-of-War.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-29 ADM/A/1826/320
Captain Horatio Townsend has been appointed Commander of whichever of the new 5th Rates being built by Mr Ellis at Shoreham is first launched and a crew is to be sent to her.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-29 ADM/A/1826/318
To know why the ADVICE, Captain Acton commanding, in the Downs is still short of some provisions.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-29 ADM/A/1826/332
Warrant appointing Joseph Hull to be Master Gunner of the new 5th Rate being built by Mr Ellis at Shoreham.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-13 ADM/A/1797/67
Warrant appointing John Green, late Boatswain of the EAGLET Ketch, to be Boatswain of the GRANADA bomb vessel. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-13 ADM/A/1797/62
[…] Mitchell, one of the Lieutenants of the SANDWICH, is complaining of not having been paid. Enquiries are to be made.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-13 ADM/A/1797/69
Warant appointing John Foote, late Boatswain of the SUN prize, to Boatswain of the MORTAR Bomb vessel. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-07 ADM/A/1797/46
Warrant appointing Christopher Short, Master Gunner of the FIREDRAKE, to be Master Gunner of the PRINCE GEORGE. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.