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Blathwayte, William
Cary, Anthony
Cornwallis, Charles
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Document signed by William Blathwayte, Secretary at War [1683-1704], 1649-1717. (Manuscript)
ADM/A/1763/318
It is necessary for making an estimate of the contingencies relating to Ireland, that I am informed of the charge of transportation and provisions of the forces in their passage to Ireland. [not dated]
Document signed by William Blathwayte, Secretary at War [1683-1704], 1649-1717 (Manuscript)
1688-03-06
ADM/A/1758/9
The Privy Council appointed a Committee for the affairs of Ireland thinking that the merchant ships hired for this passage for transporting the two Regiments of foot to London Derry together with the Frigate intended for their convoy,do sail with all speed to Liverpool to embark these men.…
Document signed by William Blathwayte, Secretary at War [1683-1704], 1649-1717 (Manuscript)
1689-07-11
ADM/A/1762/42
Letter from the King's Majesty in Council and petition of Mr Balthazaar St Michael. The petitioner has served for 29 years in the service of the Navy and has passed through all of the offices of trust qualifying him for Commissioner.…
Document signed by William Blathwayte, Secretary at War [1683-1704], 1649-1717 (Manuscript)
1689-07-10
ADM/A/1762/46
The King's most excellent Majesty in Council refers the case to the Admiralty Commissioners to examine and report. The petitioner has served about 24 years and is now 50 years of age. He seeks employment to serve His Majesty in any employment by sea or land in merchant affairs.
Document signed by William Blathwayte, Secretary at War [1683-1704], 1649-1717 (Manuscript)
1694-03-29
ADM/A/1829/212
Copy of an Order in Council concerning the proposals made by Sir Henry Ashurst and Sir Stephen Evance for bringing to the Port of London several species of Stores from New England.
Document signed by William Blathwayte, Secretary at War [1683-1704], 1649-1717. (Manuscript)
1691-03-09
ADM/A/1773/170
Mr Humphrey Ayles states that the his salary and that of his clerk for 6 months from 24 June to 25 December 1689 amounts to £230, during the tome he acted as Commissioner at Highlake and Scotland in shipping the Army and other affairs, is yet unpaid.…
Document signed by William Blathwayte, Secretary at War [1683-1704], 1649-1717. (Manuscript)
1696-03-25
ADM/A/1828/412
Pilots coming from Ostend with the troop carriers to be paid by my Lord Ranelagh. Let him know at what rate is usually paid.
Document signed by William Blathwayte, Secretary at War [1683-1704], 1649-1717 (Manuscript)
1689-07-04
ADM/A/1761/56
Letter requesting credit for several ports.
Document signed by William Blathwayte, Secretary at War [1683-1704], 1649-1717. (Manuscript)
1693-01-05
ADM/A/1791/49
His Majesty being informed that some of the Provisions on board the Ships bound for the West Indies for the use of the Land Forces going there have been lately damaged, is pleased to order, as it is hereby ordered , that the Victualling Commissioners give directions to their Officers at Portsmouth…
Document signed by William Blathwayte, Secretary at War [1683-1704], 1649-1717 (Manuscript)
1688-03-12
ADM/A/1758/11
The Committee of the Affairs of Ireland desire you to send orders for doubling the quantity of provisions for the 1500 men going to London Derry,which may be brought back or left for the Garrison if needed.
Document signed by William Blathwayte, Secretary at War [1683-1704], 1649-1717 (Manuscript)
1688-03-28
ADM/A/1758/50
I desire you to inform the Admiralty Commissioners that of the 5840 men to be transported to Holland 800 are to be horse and to be shipped at Greenwich.
Document signed by William Blathwayte, Secretary at War [1683-1704], 1649-1717 (Manuscript)
1688-03-28
ADM/A/1758/48
I desire you to inform the Admiralty Commissioners that of the 5840 men to be transported to Holland 800 are to be Horse and to be shipped at Greenwich.
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