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Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-08-12 ADM/A/1822/95
John Ashburner, Boatswain of the JOSEPH hired ship, has desired leave to quit his employment because of his health. Their Lordships having consented you are directed to write to the owners of the ship to recommend another for this employment.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-08-02 ADM/A/1822/31
The CAPTAIN being ordered to Longreach to be refitted, you are directed to let me know which yard you would have her brought to.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-08-02 ADM/A/1822/33
Their Lordships command that you give me an account of any money claimed by Mr Bowles on his account on the second Book and if so on what part thereof.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-05-29 ADM/A/1819/306
Requiring the Admiralty to attend the Lords Justices at nine o'clock tomorrow morning and on every Thursday thereafter at eleven o'clock.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-07-05 ADM/A/1821/36
I have received your letter concerning the want of a Master Shipwright at Harwich, and in answer inform you that Mr Podd's Warrant for that employment was sent to the Portsmouth Commissioner on the 10th June, and it was expected he would now be there.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-07-12 ADM/A/1821/96
By command of the Admiralty Commissioners I desire you will hasten the dispatch of the anchors and cables which are directed to be sent to Portsmouth by the Orders yesterday, and that you let me know the names of the carrying Vessels, giving me notice when they arrive at the Nore so that Convoy may…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-07-15 ADM/A/1821/114
A letter concerning the supply of anchors and cables for the Bomb Vessels under the command of Lord Berkeley, and directing that if the LOYALTY has not gone from Blackwall with these items they should be transferred to a smaller vessel which could navigate faster down the River.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-08-16 ADM/A/1822/197
Their Lordships direct that you attend them here at 7 o'clock this evening and bring an account of what proportion of cables, masts and sails are provided for the Straits, what part are already shipped, and when the remainder will be put on board to be sent.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-08-21 ADM/A/1822/231
Their Lordships having sent orders to the ELIZABETH in the Downes to proceed to the Nore to be refitted, you are directed to let us know which of His Majesty's yards you would have her brought to be repaired. I enclose a letter from Sir Cloudesley Shovell concerning her defects.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-08-20 ADM/A/1822/227
I am enclosing the extract of a letter from Captain Crone of the VIRGIN prize about the want of beer at Yarmouth. You are directed to give such orders to the Commissioners of the Victualling so as to prevent the like inconvenience in the future.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-08-20 ADM/A/1822/225
In answer to your letter of 19 August, I am to inform you that Thomas Painter, Cook of the MAIDSTONE, is appointed to the ARUNDEL and directions are sent to Captain Culliford to send him to town to receive his warrant.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-11-26 ADM/A/1813/263
1. The RUPERT, Prize, is not to be paid at Portsmouth, as intended, but is to be paid at the Buoy of the Nore, where she now is, either before or after she has completed convoying ships from the Humber.
2. The WEYMOUTH is ordered to Portsmouth, where she is to be paid.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-11-19 ADM/A/1813/194
2. In accordance with Captain Stapleton's request, Captain Graydon is to appoint a Master to the DRAKE when she arrives at Spithead.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-11-20 ADM/A/1813/209
Requiring the Estimate of the Navy to be submitted notwithstanding the absence of the Charge for the Ordnance.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-11-22 ADM/A/1813/229
Returning herewith two Estimates received this morning; also a letter from Commissioner Tymewell that was opened in error.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-10-20 ADM/A/1812/255
Instructions are given to cancel the absence of the servants of Lord Berkeley from the QUEEN; but they are not to be allowed victuals for their time (in that ship?). The names of eight men appear in the margin.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-10-20 ADM/A/1812/259
The Admiralty have been asked to report to the Council regarding a petition submitted by Mrs Churchill claiming debts due to her husband which the Navy Board has opined fall into the category of Postponed Debts; and requiring to know on what authority, whether by Council or other.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-10-26 ADM/A/1812/319
A certain James May has informed the Admiralty that a mast retrieved by Edmund Crimar the Master of a Merchant Ship which they suppose belongs to the Crown, you are being sent a copy of May's letter to enable you to issue the appropriate instructions.