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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-04-15 ADM/A/1774/66
Ordering the ADVENTURE which is currently building at Chatham and is shortly to be launched to be reduced to a Fifth Rate. The MARY Galley which is also ordered to Chatham is to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel together with four months' Victuals.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-04-16 ADM/A/1774/68
Directing that the Crews of the Yachts CHARLOTTE and KATHERINE be reduced to their wartime levels. Any surplus Men are to be turned over as directed by Admiral Russell.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-04-20 ADM/A/1774/80
Captain Good Commander of the DUKE has found himself in trouble for bearing extra Men; but as he has been able to produce an Order from the Admiral of the Fleet requiring him to do so he is absolved of wrong-doing.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-04-20 ADM/A/1774/82
Approving the launching of a newly completed Brigantine at Deptford and fitted for sea as soon as possible and is to receive four months' Victuals. A report is required as to the number of Officers, Men and Armaments she should also receive.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-02 ADM/A/1773/225
We think it fit to confirm an appointment given by the Earl of Torrington on 20 June 1689, appointing Robert White to be Cook of the WARSPITE. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-07 ADM/A/1773/247
John Webber, Boatswain of the FOX fireship, is to be appointed Boatswain of the new 4th Rate building at Woolwich, as soon as she is ready to receive him. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-03-26 ADM/A/1828/346
To cause the Wages of Captain Charles Cornwall to be payed for the time he commanded the ADVENTURE, notwithstanding his not complying with the order to deliver his books and papers to his successor.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-06 ADM/A/1773/179
Petition of Francis Turner stating that he has served many years in the Navy and has been in command of the ORANGE TREE prize and the JASON fireship, has been Gunner of the ST GEORGE for 13 years and late Gunner of the VANGUARD for 2 years.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-25 ADM/A/1773/209
You are directed to report what conveniences there are in the port of Kinsale, for refitting and cleaning ships and what rate of ships may be refitted and cleaned. You are also to have a barge for rowing with 8 oars, built for the service of this Board and to carry 10 persons.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-07 ADM/A/1773/211
Their Majesties Consuls at Genoa and Leghorn have advised us that there are several seamen, their Majesties' subjects, arrived there who were prisoners at Toulon and Marseilles and are lately released. They are in a very poor condition and more are daily expected.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-03-28 ADM/A/1828/374
The damage to the SAINT PAUL Fireship to be repaired at Sheerness, and put into condition for the Sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-16 ADM/A/1773/201
You are directed to have the wages due to Lieutenant Condon, late of the ROSE, notwithstanding the stop formerly put thereon by order of the Board.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-03-26 ADM/A/1828/334
Appoint Edward Woollett, Carpenter, of the MERCURY advice boat.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-30 ADM/A/1773/159
You are directed to prepare an estimate and present it as soon as may be, of what money is due for wages on 1 November for each ship of the 1st and 2nd Rates, and 20 of the biggest 3rd Rate now in pay.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-03-26 ADM/A/1828/336
Appoint Thomas Wells, Boatswain/Gunner, of the MERCURY advice boat.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-25 ADM/A/1773/345
Symon Dany is to be appointed Purser of the CORONATION in place of the former who has surrendered the post. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 25 March 1691.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-25 ADM/A/1773/347
James Herbert is to be appointed Purser of the SHEERNESS, in place of the former Thomas Curtis removed to the MONTAGU. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 25 March 1691.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-23 ADM/A/1773/335
Captain Giles Shirley, Gunner of the ROYAL KATHERINE, is to be appointed Master Gunner of the ROYAL PRINCE in place of the former being Master Gunner of England. You are directed to enter him accordingly, together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-25 ADM/A/1773/343
Stephen Goatham is to be appointed Boatswain of the ketch building by Mr Taylor at Cuckold's Point. You are directed to enter him accordingly as soon as she is ready to receive him, together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-18 ADM/A/1773/306
John Palmer, late Cook of the OWNER'S LOVE fireship, is to be appointed Cook of the VESUVIUS fireship. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 18 March 1691.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-18 ADM/A/1773/312
John Boon is to be appointed Boatswain of the LIGHTNING fireship. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 18 March 1691.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-17 ADM/A/1773/293
Thomas Casement is to be appointed Boatswain of the fireship building by Mr Castle called the PHAETON. You are directed to enter him accordingly as soon as she is ready to receive him, together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself ad servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-18 ADM/A/1773/299
Richard Castle, Master Carpenter of the FANFAN sloop, is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the PHAETON fireship. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 18 March 1691.