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Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-06-06 ADM/A/1760/69
To give notice to the master of the EAST COUNTY TRADER that the RUBY will convoy his laden ship home.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-06-06 ADM/A/1760/65
Forward letter from George Major, Gunner the hired ship CORONATION, complaining of the condition of the ships guns and carriages. Owner to provide carriages fit and substantial for her.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-06-01 ADM/A/1760/5
Request sailing and fighting instructions be printed for the use of the fleet under the command of the Earl of Torrington.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-06-04 ADM/A/1760/33
The GUARDLAND and the SWAN to convoy the ships bound for Riga, to sail Saturday next.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1688-03-11 ADM/A/1758/101
As soon as you can tomorrow give the Admiralty Commissioners notice when the Transport ships will be ready at Gravesend for carrying the 7000 Soldiers to Scotland, and accordingly take care that Barges or other proper vessels be appointed to take them in from Southwark.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1688-04-03 ADM/A/1758/183
The Admiralty Commissioners inform they have given Mr Russell, Navy Treasurer, the Estimate as enclosed in their letter to you of today's date, desiring you to take notice accordingly.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) ADM/A/1758/175
The proposals of William Musco and James Wilson. To work up every yard of canvas for the making of sails; for HM to find a storehouse in Deptford would be a great advantage and safety for several reasons. The total sum for the sails would be £10.11.7 1/2.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1688-03-21 ADM/A/1758/163
The Admiralty Commissioners going to attend the comittee appointed to consider the charge of a Summer and Winter Guard at sea in time of peace at Mr Speaker's Chamber tomorrow morning desire that some Board members will join them there in order to justify the Ordinary Estimates of the Navy, whi…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1688-03-12 ADM/A/1758/107
The account you promised me last night for the Commissioners (to be sent this morning) of the time the transport ships will be ready at Gravesend to receive the 2000 men for Scotland has not yet come to them.…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-04-20 ADM/A/1758/247
All imaginable diligence and dispatch should be applied in fitting out the ships designed for the Mediterranean and Narrow Seas .…
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-04-19 ADM/A/1758/238
The Admiralty Commissioners expect you to attend them at their office at nine a Clock tomorrow morning.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1688-05-04 ADM/A/1759/17
The houses, common hall and other buildings formerly used by the Naval Officers and workmen at Sheerness are to be restored to them as soon as convenient.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1688-05-08 ADM/A/1759/37
Sir Richard Haddocke is to attend immediately and if not available, Sir John Barry.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1688-05-13 ADM/A/1759/63
The Navy Board has failed to provide information regarding ships hired as Men-of-War. Their Captains have reported that they are ready to receive stores.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-06-17 ADM/A/1760/165
Request Pilot to the Buoy of the Nore for the CORONATION, under Captain Rayne. Why not sent sooner?
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-06-28 ADM/A/1760/309
The convoy of victualling ships to Londonderry will call at Plymouth for the ships provisioning Captain Rook's Squadron.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-06-25 ADM/A/1760/275
Phineas Bowles recommends his brother John Bowles to be one of the companies for providing provisions for the army asigned to Ireland.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-07-11 ADM/A/1761/150
Captain Rooke Commander the DEPTFORD reports the ANTILOPES provisions being almost out, has ordered her to Liverpool. Captain Wick raised bills for the provisioning.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-07-30 ADM/A/1761/294
Captain Fitzpatrick, the LARK, in Yarmouth Roads, informs he has only ten days provisions. Suggest he be timely supplied.
Document signed by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty [1689-1690], 1647-1714 (Manuscript) 1689-07-09 ADM/A/1761/111
Order for the surgeon, the SAPPHIRE, to have passage on the GEORGE, Captain Frankmore.