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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-12 ADM/A/1762/239
Captain Rames of the CORONATION complains of his beer in a letter from Plymouth dated 6 September. You are directed to enquire into the condition of the beer and to report.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-08-16 ADM/A/1762/119
Captain Baron Wilde of the MERLIN yacht has requested that he may have four of his guns exchanged and four more added to make up to his highest complement. You are asked to report what is proper to be done.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-03 ADM/A/1762/218
By His Majesty's Order in Council of 3 September 1689 you are to continue with all the ships that have been taken up for transports to Ireland until directed to the contrary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-08-21 ADM/A/1762/153
Our letter of 15 June directed you to survey a proper place in Plymouth for building a dock, which survey has been done by Sir John Berry. Their Lordships expected to be sent an estimate of the charge of building but this has not yet been done. You are directed to send this as soon as possible.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-08-16 ADM/A/1762/123
You are directed to provide their Lordships with an abstract of the charge of transporting the Irish soldiers from the Isle of Wight to Hambrough.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-08-27 ADM/A/1762/189
We have received a letter from Captain Wroth of the hired ship SUCCESS, in which he complains that the ship is very ill fitted by the owners and the bread is so mouldy that it is not fit to eat.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-06-04 ADM/A/1760/35
The contracts, for hiring hoys and small vessels, to state a time limit for their being ready for service with all imaginable dispatch
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-04-12 ADM/A/1758/214
The Admiralty Commisioners inform they cannot meet at the Board tomorrow morning, but instead at five of the clock in the afternoon. Desire you attend then prepared to give an account of progress in providing shipping for 800 Horse to be transported to Holland.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-04-08 ADM/A/1758/201
I am commanded by the Admiralty Commissioners to inform you that they attended his Majesty at Hampton Court yesterday where he made some alterations in the Project of ships proposed as Convoys and to attend on the Plantations, so it will be necessary for the Commissioners to discuss this List with y…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1688-03-08 ADM/A/1758/76
An answer to the requested information concerning embarkation of Regiments is required by return by His Majesty.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-04-22 ADM/A/1758/255
Sir Richard South has signified that the Ordinary at Portsmouth has only 40 (and most of them Lads) , too small a number, and therefore an addition is required.The Board's order enclosed gives directions to take from several Yards as many Caulkers and Riggers as you think required.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1688-05-23 ADM/A/1759/106
The yachts KATHERINE, MONMOUTH and NAVY are to be fitted as cruisers without delay.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1688-05-11 ADM/A/1759/57
Guidance is required for Captain Smith as Muster Master at Deal to assist him in performing his duties.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1688-05-08 ADM/A/1759/39
Principal Officers are required to attend on Lord Nottingham at Shrewsbury's Office.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1688-05-01 ADM/A/1759/1
Commissioner Bowles informs that the Earl of Shrewsbury needs an Order from the King to cover the restoration of houses and a hall at Sheerness to Officers of the Navy.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-06-18 ADM/A/1760/171
Enclosed order for fitting the FANFAN. Mr Addis at Plymouth to take care of seamen sent by Vice Admiral of the County.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-06-22 ADM/A/1760/223
To take notice what ships available to hire at Biddyford for the service of Ireland. Officers recommended by Earl of Torrington to be Master Shipwright and Master Attendant at Portsmouth.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-06-11 ADM/A/1760/115
Convoy to ordered to go with victualing ships to Ireland. Captain Brook’s squadron to go with this convoy.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1688-05-01 ADM/A/1759/7
The Committee for Trade and the Plantations wish to know when the Advice Vessels for the West Indies departed the Downs and if so where they are at present; and if not their present whereabouts.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-07-11 ADM/A/1766/148
Letter to Lieutenant Robert Wilmot, appointing him Second Lieutenant of the EXETER and instructing him to travel to London to receive his commission.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-07-01 ADM/A/1761/3
Captain Lawrence Wright commander the EXETER is appointed to command the DUNKIRK for the West Indies.