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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-03 ADM/A/1788/18
Warrant for John Wadley to be made Boatswain of HMS PRUDENCE, together with such allowances fit for a Boatswain of a 5th Rate. author James Southerne Admiralty Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-03 ADM/A/1788/10
We direct you to cause HMS DEPTFORD now at Plymouth to be cleaned and fitted for service in the Channel and victualled for three months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-03 ADM/A/1788/28
Warrant for Richard Morgan Boatswain of HM Fireship PELICAN, to be Boatswain of HM Storeship CANTERBURY together with such allowances fit for a Boatswain of a 5th Rate. author James Southerne Admiralty Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-03 ADM/A/1788/22
We direct you to cause the Bill for the Salaries for this Office for Michaelmas Quarter to be assigned for payment.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-03 ADM/A/1788/24
Warrant for Abraham Poulding Master Cook of HM Fireship PELICAN, to be Master Cook of HM Storeship CANTERBURY together with such allowances fit for a Master Cook of a 5th Rate. author James Southerne Admiralty Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-08-02 ADM/A/1786/21
Appoint Samuel Miller, Master Shipwright Assistant, Deptford Yard.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-08-03 ADM/A/1786/29
Pay the Seamen who voluntarily entered the Hired ship CORONATION.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-30 ADM/A/1782/252
A number of the Men of the ADVICE are to be nominated by him accompany Captain Boys to the new ship the CORNWALL.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-30 ADM/A/1782/248
Ordering the ST ALBANS to be cleaned and refitted at Portsmouth for service in the Channel and victualled for four months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-08-03 ADM/A/1786/31
The TARTAN PRIZE to be fitted out to sea as an Advice Boat. Advise men and armament numbers.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-30 ADM/A/1782/246
Approving and returning an Estimate for constructing a new hatchelling house at Chatham.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-08-24 ADM/A/1798/208
Your letter of 22 August proposed that ships and vessels employed in the Irish Sea, should be mustered upon their coming to Liverpool and parts thereabouts, and that Mr Bourk, an ancient Purser, is proposed for that employment with a salary of £50 per annum.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-07-29 ADM/A/1832/292
Edward Urine, late Carpenter of the QUAKER ketch is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the MAIDSTONE, in place of the former dismissed for embezzlement. You are to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-08-01 ADM/A/1786/7
Appoint William Platt, Boatswain, the hired ship LUMLEY CASTLE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-26 ADM/A/1782/222
Confirming the hiring of NEW AFRICA as a Man-of-War and ordering its fitting out. Details are given of the ship and armaments and the size of Crew to be employed in given circumstances.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-26 ADM/A/1782/220
The Navy Board has proposed that the TANGERINE should serve in the West Indies but the Admiralty are doubtful whether the recent repairs to her hull have been truly effective. And require confirmation. Ten named Fireships have been ordered to proceed to Sheerness for cleaning.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-25 ADM/A/1782/218
Warrant appointing Christopher Brimsden to be Boatswain of the LENNOX in place of the former who has been moved to the Hulk at Plymouth. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-25 ADM/A/1782/214
Ordering the MONCK to be cleaned and refitted on arrival at Portsmouth where she is to be victualled as a Third Rate.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) ADM/A/1832/248
The ST MALO at Kingroad, having lain so long for want of her ordnance and stores that her provisions are almost expended. She being required on immediate service you are directed to give orders that her provisions be completed to 10 weeks from Bristol, as soon as possibly may be.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-07-24 ADM/A/1832/250
John Reed is to be appointed Purser of the THUNDER BOLT prize. You are to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant. His warrant is to be dated 24 July 1696.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-28 ADM/A/1782/238
Warrant appointing Robert Hoskins, late Cook of the DUNBARTON, to be Cook of the NEW AFRICA 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) 1692-03-28 ADM/A/1782/234
Sir Henry Johnson has offered to build new ships for the Navy. The Navy Board is instructed to negotiate with him to build two sixty-gun ships on terms not in excess of those secured with other shipyards on the Thames.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-28 ADM/A/1782/232
Warrant appointing Josias Pilgrim to be Master Joiner at Plymouth upon the Yard becoming fully established. Until that time he is to be employed as Master Joiner at that Yard on wages only. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-28 ADM/A/1782/230
Ordering the ROEBUCK Fireship to be cleaned and refitted at Portsmouth for service in the Channel and supplied with four months Victuals.