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Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-07-03 ADM/A/1761/27
To allow conduct money from London to Harwich to the twelve seamen who brought the DRAGON Sloop to Deptford.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-01-11 ADM/A/1765/43
Captain Meese, Commander of the BONAVENTURE, has informed us in a letter, a Copy of which is enclosed, that he is in need of some Provisions, which is the only reason hindering his proceeding to the Downs. You are directed to cause the said Provisions to be sent to him immediately.
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Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-01-13 ADM/A/1765/49
The Admiralty Commissioners desire that you give the Board an account of what Orders you have given about building the Dock at Plymouth.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-01-14 ADM/A/1765/55
The Admiralty Commissioners direct that you report to them a proper person to act as Clerk of the Survey at Plymouth together with the Salary proper for him.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-01-16 ADM/A/1765/69
The Admiralty Commissioners plan to send the ARCHANGEL to New York, but are apprehensive that she draws too much water. They direct that you inform yourself, and if you find she cannot operate safely on that Coast you are to propose another proper Ship for this Service.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-01-04 ADM/A/1765/5
His Majesty was informed that a Pilot is needed who understands the Coast of Holland, for the Ship appointed to Convoy Lord Portland.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-01-04 ADM/A/1765/7
This is to inform you that the MONCK and MORDANT have put into Plymouth and need refitting. I desire you let me know where these Ships may be dispatched, observing that the ST. ALBANS and DOVER are already refitting at Plymouth, so they may not be able to refit soon there.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-01-09 ADM/A/1765/24
I am enclosing to you the Treasury Commissioners Orders to Captain Millison of the Yacht KATHERINE to come up to Greenwich with the Clerks and the Money on board her.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-01-09 ADM/A/1765/26
I am sending a Copy of a letter from Mr Jephson, Secretary to the Treasury in return to the Board's letter of the 4th inst; about supplying Mr John Addis the Storekeeper at Plymouth, with Money which may be needed.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-10-11 ADM/A/1763/149
You are directed to attend their Lordships of the Admiralty here tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-10-14 ADM/A/1763/161
Captain Grayden, late Commander of the ST DAVID, attended the Board last Saturday to answer your complaint against him in your letter of 7 October.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-10-26 ADM/A/1763/272
A Project for the Summer Service, listing a total of 97 ships and indicating whether 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th rates.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-10-26 ADM/A/1763/269
I have your letter of yesterday about the BERKELEY CASTLE hired ship, and I am directed to let you know that this is one of the ships to be kept in pay and she is to convoy the colliers from the Nore to Newcastle.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-10-30 ADM/A/1763/285
The Commissioners of the Admiralty direct that you attend them here tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-10-19 ADM/A/1763/223
The DUKE, BRUNSWICK, SUFFOLK and WOOLWICH being ordered to transport the Queen of Spain and sent to the Downs, you are to have them furnished with the victuals ordered them. The DUKE is not now to stay for the made masts which she was to have as the time of making them does not admit this.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-10-21 ADM/A/1763/229
The SUFFOLK and the RUPERT are for Channel service and to be victualled to their highest complement, though they are to be employed in transporting the Queen of Spain. The NEWCASTLE is to be victualled in the Downs.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-10-22 ADM/A/1763/233
You are directed to hasten the estimates required in our letter of 16 October, for paying the several ships and vessels mentioned in the list sent to you.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-10-19 ADM/A/1763/211
The Commissioners of the Admiralty have directed me to hand to you the enclosed petition of Mr Humphrey Aiskell, to examine the matter and to report what is fit to be allowed him for his services.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-10-03 ADM/A/1763/45
Captain Walters of the DIAMOND has arrived at Longreach in order for his ship to be refitted, and you are directed to let him know which yard will be most proper for this...Captain Robinson of the HAMPSHIRE at Sheerness asks where she is to be docked for refitting.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-12-03 ADM/A/1764/267
Requiring the construction of Fireships previously ordered to go ahead as a matter of great urgency and informing that Lord Arthur Herbert has informed the King that a Mr Barrett has offered to build some of the Fireships at Shoreham for delivery in the Thames.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-12-30 ADM/A/1764/391
The King has stated his requirements for the Project for the next year's Service and the Navy Board is tasked with identifying the ships suited to the various categories of service including the number of guns and Men. Great urgency is required. Lord Nottingham is to receive a copy tonight.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript) 1689-12-28 ADM/A/1764/386
Enclosing an extract of a letter from John Berkeley in which he urges that the Commissioners for Victualling be warned that a crisis in provisioning ships at Plymouth will arise at Plymouth unless vigorous action is taken.