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Austen, Robert
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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-16
ADM/A/1795/153
Very urgently requiring the JAMES GALLEY and the PORTSMOUTH now at Portsmouth to be cleaned and refitted together with three months' Victuals.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-16
ADM/A/1795/155
The YORK has brought a French Privater called the Le Legere into Plymouth, said to be capable of carrying up to forty guns. If she is judged suitable as a Man-of-War, the Admiralty wishes to know how many guns she should be equipped with and at what Rate.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-15
ADM/A/1795/149
Instructing that the SOUTHAMPTON now building at that place is to fitted out for sea for service in the Channel, provided with her highest complement of Men, together with three months Victuals.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-12-22
ADM/A/1779/204
Pay Sir Ralph Delaval as Vice Admiral of the Blue from the date of his last Commission to this day.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-15
ADM/A/1795/147
Warrant appointing John Davis, late Boatswain of the SPY, to be Boatswain of the Kingfisher in place of William Hodges who has been moved to the KENT.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-12-23
ADM/A/1779/210
Pay the Officers and Company of the PHEONIX and the PORTLAND, which are go Convoys to the Southwards, wages due to them.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-17
ADM/A/1795/161
Requiring an opinion regarding Captain Cornwall's request for extra guns for the PORTSMOUTH Sloop.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-16
ADM/A/1795/157
Ordering the Muster Master to the Red Squadron to attend the Fleet urgently.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-17
ADM/A/1795/159
Concerning the victualling and supplying of drink to ships of the Mediterranean Squadron.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-14
ADM/A/1824/205
Clear the imprests out against Mr Edward Whittaker, Solicitor for the Affairs of the Admiralty & Navy, for £4061.6.6d.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-12-15
ADM/A/1779/140
The JULIAN PRIZE to be cleaned and refitted at Portsmouth and furnished with three months victuals.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-15
ADM/A/1795/145
Urging the swift completion of ships now building and wanting to know launch dates and how many other ships can be commenced building without hindering ongoing work. The Navy Board is to inform the Admiralty in the event that formal instructions from the Crown are lacking.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-15
ADM/A/1795/138
Ordering repairs to the YORK which has captured a French Privateer and has brought it into Plymouth.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-12-15
ADM/A/1779/134
Appoint Richard Minors, Master Gunner, the HOPE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-12-14
ADM/A/1779/132
Appoint George Perkins, Master Gunner, the NORTHUMBERLAND.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-12-14
ADM/A/1779/130
Appoint John Hebb, Master Carpenter, the BRISTOL.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-15
ADM/A/1795/136
Strict enquiry is to be made of Shipwrights using deal timber in building ships under Contract and an Account submitted.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-12-14
ADM/A/1779/128
Appoint Thomas Smith, Master Carpenter, the TYGER.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-12-14
ADM/A/1779/124
Captain David Mitchell having no instructions Annexed to his Commission to Command the ELIZABETH, we direct you to pay his wages for the said ship.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-12-14
ADM/A/1779/120
Report on enclosed letter from Captain Richard Lestock the CAMBRIDGE complaining her upper tier guns being too heavy.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
ADM/A/1782/16
The Petition of John Phillips Clerk of the Survey at Sheerness who claims he is not being paid enough. On the reverse is a note referring the matter to the Navy Board for determination. [No date recorded].
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-03-02
ADM/A/1782/14
Agreeing that Officers of the Marine Regiments who laid out money for the clothing of Soldiers who took part in operations abroad last year should be reimbursed.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-03-01
ADM/A/1782/12
Ordering the SALAMANDER Bomb vessel now at Deptford to be fitted for service with the Fleet, manned with her highest complement of Men and victualled as per the Fleet.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-07-19
ADM/A/1797/237
Warrant appointing Nathaniel Lea to be Purser of the new Fourth Rate building in the Thames by Mr Snelgrove. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
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