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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-08-08 ADM/A/1798/87
Several men of the ST ALBANS did, some time since, come to town to petition this Board on behalf of themselves and others of the ship's company, for their share of the prize taken by her.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-08-07 ADM/A/1798/71
The GUERNSEY being arrived from the West Indies, is now on passage to the Downes. You are directed to let us know where she should be brought to be repaired.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-08-07 ADM/A/1798/69
You are directed to have a fortnight's dry provisions ready for the fleet and lodged at Dartmouth, so that part of the provisions can be had at Portsmouth and Plymouth and for the western posts.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-17 ADM/A/1782/150
Enclosing copies of papers from Captain George Meese Commander of the RUBY about cleaning ships in the West Indies and the care of sick and wounded Seamen put ashore there. An opinion is required.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-08-07 ADM/A/1798/65
We send you the proposal of the East Country merchants, for the time of sailing of the convoy from the Buoy of the Nore and to stay in the Sound for such ships as shall be bound home.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-16 ADM/A/1782/144
Warrant appointing John Note to be Purser of the PRINCE of ORANGE Hired ship during her continuing in HM service. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-12 ADM/A/1782/101
The ST MARTIN Prize has been ordered to Portsmouth for repair having been loaned to John Evans Esq for the purpose of subduing unrest in islands on the West coast of Ireland.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-11 ADM/A/1782/99
The Dutch Man-of-War [VELURVE], commanded by Captain Brakell, is at Portsmouth in need of repair. Instructions are given for Shipwrights from the Yard at Portsmouth to attend her for a limited period on the basis of being temporarily employed by the Dutch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-11 ADM/A/1782/93
Warrant appointing Nicholas Torver to be Master Cook of the SALAMANDER Bomb vessel in place of the former who has been removed. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-11 ADM/A/1782/89
Warrant appointing William Nowell, Purser of the ADVICE, to be Purser of the new Third Rate building at Portsmouth in place of the former who has been moved to the DUKE. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-11 ADM/A/1782/87
Warrant appointing Thomas Mill to be Purser of the ADVICE in place of the former who has been moved to the new Third Rate building at Portsmouth. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-11 ADM/A/1782/83
Warrant appointing John Thomas to be Master Gunner of the LONDON MERCHANT Hired hospital ship during her continuing in HM Service. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-11 ADM/A/1782/91
Agreeing to the appointment of William Bond as Assistant to the Master shipwright at Woolwich.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-14 ADM/A/1782/118
Urgently requiring the SCARBOROUGH and HIND ketches to be cleaned and refitted at Sheerness and victualled for four months service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-14 ADM/A/1782/105
Asking for a report as to when the twenty-seven Ships-of-War ordered for the Navy will be completed assuming the necessary funds will be forthcoming. Also wishing to know if a Bill of Exchange has been drawn in connection with supplying a cable to the Government of Tripoli and who drew it etc.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-08-03 ADM/A/1798/26
You are directed to have the CAMBRIDGE at Portsmouth immediately fitted out for sea for service in the Channel. She is to be manned to her highest complement of men and supplied with 3 months provisions.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-07 ADM/A/1782/54
Extending the time limit for seamen to register to serve voluntarily and receive a Bounty where the circumstances of the Great Frost had prevented them doing so.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-07 ADM/A/1782/62
Warrant appointing John Turner to be Boatswain of the HARP Ketch in place of the former who has deserted. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-09 ADM/A/1782/79
Granting an allowance to Captain Charles Staggins, former Commander of the Greyhound, for Victualling a large number of Men for a single day as Supernumeraries when aboard his ship.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-09 ADM/A/1782/77
Warrant appointing John Manning, Master Cook of the ETNA Fireship, to be Master Cook of the DRAGON in place of the former who has resigned. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-09 ADM/A/1782/73
Requiring the SHEERNESS and LONDON MERCHANT Hired ship to be supplied with two months Victuals at Leith before to escorting troop Transports to Holland.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-07-21 ADM/A/1785/192
The several Persons hereafter named belonging to the Portsmouth Yard have been indicted at the late Assizes at Winton for defrauding their Majesties and embezzling their Stores at the Yard.
Eighteen people named.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-07-21 ADM/A/1785/194
Application has been made to us on behalf of Francis Young, late Master of the SALEM Pink, which was sunk by going on board the CAPTAIN ( and concerning which you made Report on July 7th) alleging that he was not heard by you in his own defence, and that he can make it clear by good evidence that it…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-07-18 ADM/A/1785/168
Several Officers have been appointed to the hired Ship SUCCESS in her late voyage to the West Indies as undermentioned;

James Knowles Master
Humphrey Forster Boatswain
Christopher Coward Cook
John Taylor Carpenter …