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Bowles, Phineas
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Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-10-16
ADM/A/1763/178
Captain Every, Commander of the KINGFISHER, has advised their Lordships that since his arrival at Plymouth his Master is dead and asks that another be ordered him. Lest he has not written to your Board, which he ought properly have applied to, I give you notice of this.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-10-08
ADM/A/1763/122
I have sent your letter of yesterday to the Commissioners of the Admiralty, wherein you mention your enclosure of a certificate from the officers of the Sheerness yard about Mr Silvester having performed the duty of Mr Evans, Surgeon, during his sickness.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-10-09
ADM/A/1763/126
In answer to your letter yesterday, this is to advise you that a letter from Captain Saint Loe from Bristol on 18 August, advised their Lordships that the PORTSMOUTH under his command was taken by the French on 9 August.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-10-23
ADM/A/1763/239
The enclosed is a copy of a representation of divers Coopers of the City of London sent from Sir John Nicholas by order of the Lords of the Committee for the Affairs of Ireland.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-12-07
ADM/A/1764/281
Informing that instructions have been given to the Commander of the KATHERINE Yacht at Deptford to receive on board certain members of the Navy Board together with money and a number of Clerks.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-12-27
ADM/A/1764/374
Enclosing an extract of a letter from Captain Barber of the TIGER Prize at Plymouth in which he complains that his eight months Provisions have not arrived. Orders are given for him to be supplied immediately, together with further supplies for the HANNIBAL and FORESIGHT.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-12-24
ADM/A/1764/364
Notifying the Navy Board that they may expect to receive instructions for the disposal of the money aboard the KATHERINE Yacht by next Thursday.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-12-27
ADM/A/1764/368
Requiring two members of the Navy Board to attend at the Admiralty on the following day to discuss next Summer's Fleet.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-12-20
ADM/A/1764/335
Enclosing a copy of a letter written by Mr Addis the Victualler at Plymouth sent in by Captain Jones of the FORESIGHT in which he informs that he has ordered twenty tuns of beer which the Brewer refuses to deliver unless it is fitted at the brewhouse. Ships at Plymouth are to be informed.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-12-07
ADM/A/1764/293
Urging the speedy supply of Provisions to the SAMPSON and beer to all of the hired ships in the Downs as they are due to depart on various voyages.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-12-13
ADM/A/1764/299
Enclosing a copy of a letter from Captain Jones Commander of the FORESIGHT who is complaining that there are no casks or iron hoops at Plymouth suitable to for use in stowing casks aboard his ship.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-12-14
ADM/A/1764/307
Having appointed Mr John Bomstead Master of the Deptford, to be Commander of the ST PAUL Fireship, an Order is given for the appointment of another Master for the said ship at Portsmouth.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-11-09
ADM/A/1764/44
Informing that the Post Master at Deal has been late in sending in the Downs List and that unless he improves his allowance will be stopped.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-11-12
ADM/A/1764/50
The Commander of the THOMAS & ELIZABETH at Deptford is in need of a Master and the Commander of the SALLY ROSE in the Downs is in need of a Boat.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-11-15
ADM/A/1764/63
The Admiralty plans to send the TIGER to convoy ships to the Canaries and wishes to know if she is fit to perform that task.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-11-13
ADM/A/1764/57
A replacement for the ST DAVID is required to go to the West Indies.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-11-16
ADM/A/1764/67
Wanting to know urgently what vessels would be suitable for transporting a number of Grenadiers and Officers from the [River] [to] the DUKE in the Downs.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-11-02
ADM/A/1764/12
Enclosing a Petition from the Men of the CROWN who have been turned over into the HAMPSHIRE who are demanding their Pay. Advice as to how to proceed is requested.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-11-07
ADM/A/1764/30
Wishing to know where the SWAN may best be prepared for her voyage to the West Indies.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-11-26
ADM/A/1764/131
Chasing progress with an instruction to conduct surveys of all HM Ships in English Ports.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-11-28
ADM/A/1764/145
Requiring the attendance of the Navy Board at the Admiralty on the following Saturday.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-11-30
ADM/A/1764/151
Admiral Russell has informed the Admiralty that a considerable quantity of beer has reached the Downs but none for the hired ships destined for Plymouth and the Canaries. Instructions are given for matters to be put right.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-11-20
ADM/A/1764/87
Enclosing an extract of a letter from Captain Walters aboard the HANNIBAL in the Downs in which he gives a tally of the Provisions on board and demanding an answer as to why so much of it is defective.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714. (Manuscript)
1689-11-21
ADM/A/1764/97
Wanting to know what needs to be done to the TIGER to render her fit for service.
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