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Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-25 ADM/A/1776/319
The Board is required to sign a Bill of Imprest to release a sum of money to Nicholas Hedger for paying the balance on monies due to the inhabitants of Portsmouth for quartering Marines. A certain amount is to come from funds given by Sir John Banks and the remainder from the Treasury.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-24 ADM/A/1776/317
The ROYAL CHARLES is to dock at Woolwich and Captain Barrett is to return to his post at Portsmouth. Men belonging to other ships are to return to those ships, with emphasis on the men of the OXFORD which is under orders to sail.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-26 ADM/A/1776/337
The PLAY Prize is to be supplied with three months victauls at the Nore and the ROE Ketch is to receive one months victuals from Dover.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-26 ADM/A/1776/335
Ordering the FORESIGHT to Plymouth following receipt of a letter from her commander at Falmouth in which he complains of the leaky condition of his ship.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-23 ADM/A/1776/307
The PEMBROKE is to be cleaned and refitted at Sheerness and victualled for three months service in the Channel.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-08-03 ADM/A/1776/7
Containing directions for taking stock of supplies of victuals and for reporting on victuals received by vessels hired for pressing men for the Navy. No freight is to be paid to vessels taking in casks and salt until further notice.…
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-08-17 ADM/A/1776/5
Warrant appointing Richard Walker as Master Painter at Chatham, Deptford, Sheerness and Woolwich in place of his father Isaac Walker who has retired. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-08-10 ADM/A/1776/35
The Slaughter House at Chatham is subject to a tenancy agreement and is to be enlarged. The Board is to ask the Landlord to either enlarge it at his own expense or to make an abatement in the rent.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-08-05 ADM/A/1776/21a
An account is required of the rent paid for the Victualling Office at Chatham.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-10-10 ADM/A/1776/349
Confirming a warrant issued by Admiral Russell for the appointment of John Meecham to be Boatswain of the VANGUARD. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-28 ADM/A/1776/361
The LEOPARD Hulk at Cadiz is to be brought home together with her complement in convoy with the RESERVE now coming from the Levant.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-28 ADM/A/1776/351
Enclosing a Petition for report. On the reverse is the petition of William Burley Carpenter of theGREENWICH in which he refers to age and failing sight as the reasons for seeking superannuation. The face page is countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-30 ADM/A/1776/371
Seamen belonging to the OXFORD have assisted in bringing the ROYAL CHARLES from Portsmouth to Woolwich but have not returned to the OXFORD. Should they fail to respond to notices requiring their return they will be treated as deserters.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-10-09 ADM/A/1776/379
Henry Winterbourne late Gunner of the DRAKE was discharged due to illness. He has recovered and has petitioned to be allowed to rejoin that ship. The request is granted.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-10-09 ADM/A/1776/375
Warrant appointing Stephen Chappel to be Purser of theTiger in place of Oliver La?ely who is sick. Countersigned by James Southerne Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-12 ADM/A/1776/234
the HIND Ketch is to be cleaned and refitted at Sheerness and supplied with victuals for three months service in the Channel.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-02 ADM/A/1776/31
Warrant confirming the appointment of Nicholas Williamson to be Boatswain of the OXFORD. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-06-14 ADM/A/1820/116
Warrant appointing Thomas Codd, late Shipwright's Assistant at Portsmouth, to be Master Shipwright at Harwich, his predecessor Robert Shortiss having been appointed Master Shipwright at Sheerness.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-06-17 ADM/A/1820/130
Colonel Richards writes that the vessel carrying stores for the Bomb Vessels at Spithead is detained in the River. Consequently, the Bomb vessels are short of stores. Until she arrives the necessary stores are to be supplied from Portsmouth.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-06-17 ADM/A/1820/134
The Machine Vessels are to be fitted out for sea and Masters appointed to them.