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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) 1694-11-05 ADM/A/1813/29
Approving the draught memorandum of additional instructions to be given to Captain Wilshaw to assist him in the service he is about to go upon to The Straights.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-10-30 ADM/A/1812/355
A letter has been received from the Navy Board indicating some confusion over the paper just sent them concerning men who are alleged to have deserted as no ship has been named; but it is believed that it is either the PRINCESS ANN or the LOYAL MERCHANT.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-11-09 ADM/A/1813/79
1. Around 30 Officers of the Marine Regiment are to be sent to the Straits with the Soldiers. Their victualling is to be reckoned as part of the Declaration for the Navy.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-11-05 ADM/A/1813/31
Have received the copy of a letter and a warrant sent by Lord Berkeley to Captain St Lo concerning the payment of wages to soldiers of his Marine regiment, and to Captains Hayward and Rotherham. Approve the answer given to Captain St Lo.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-11-07 ADM/A/1813/61
Edward Thomas having informed their Lordships that he was not wounded in the CAMBRIDGE, never having belonged to her, but was in fact wounded on board the WINDSOR CASTLE, an investigation is to be made into whether anyone with the same name has been paid smart money on board the WINDSOR CASTLE.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-10-02 ADM/A/1812/27
The Navy Board are querying the two letters sent by the Admiralty Secretary concerning the date on which Henry D'Oyly was examined. The explanation given is that it was due to a mistake having been made by an Admiralty Clerk.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-10-10 ADM/A/1812/132
The Navy Board wishes to know where ships ordered to proceed to the West Indies are in connection with making payments. The names of sixteen ships are given together with their whereabouts including those that are at sea, in port and in anchorages off shore. Destinations are also given.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-10-15 ADM/A/1812/182
Requiring the presence of the Navy Board at the Admiralty before a meeting at the Council on the following Thursday.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-09-28 ADM/A/1811/286
The Convoy bound for the Sound being now ready to proceed, I am commanded by the Admiralty Commissioners to write to you to know how long you propose the Men of War to stay at Gothenburg for bringing home the Ships with Naval Stores.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-09-27 ADM/A/1811/282
The Admiralty Commissioners have dismissed the Boatswain of the PRINCE OF ORANGE from his employment for neglect of duty. I desire that you write to the Owners of this Ship to recommend another Boatswain for her.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-07-31 ADM/A/1809/255
Notifying the Navy Board that they will be receiving a deputation from the Admiralty during the afternoon and requiring that such Navy Board Commissioners as are in London also to attend. A Captain Gutteridge who is thought to be at Trinity House is also required to be made available.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-02-05 ADM/A/1827/69
Advising and informing that their Lordships will be attending the House of Lords tomorrow and that they no longer require the Navy Board to attend on them unless the Board has anything material to report and if so the Board is to attend at the Admiralty before ten o'clock in the morning.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-02-08 ADM/A/1827/100
Requiring a report as to how long it will take to refit the NEW AFRICA Hired ship provided she is thought fit to remain in service.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-02-17 ADM/A/1827/190
Informing that captain Warren of the WINDSOR bound for service with the East India Company has not received any pay despite instructions having been previously issued to the Navy Board to release two thirds of the monies due to him.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-02-15 ADM/A/1827/188
Acknowledging receipt of a copy of a letter from Thomas Sanders, Master of the ANNE Hoy laden with sheathing board and other Stores for Portsmouth and informing that an Order has been sent to Captain Fairbourne Commander in Chief of ships in the Downs to instruct the first of the ships westward boun…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1695-02-12 ADM/A/1827/140
Orders are being sent to the CAPTAIN and the MARY Galley to sail for Goree in Holland with recruits and troops to secure that place. Pilots are required.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1696-04-05 ADM/A/1829/66
Commissioner Tymewall has informed me by his letter of the 22nd March last that the WEYMOUTH has sprung her Main Mast and Foretopsail Yard.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1696-04-11 ADM/A/1829/115
Captain St. Lo, Commissioner of the Navy at Plymouth, has informed the Admiralty Commissioners of the need for Masts at that Port. They have commanded me to send an extract of his letter enclosed for your information. As their Lordships have not approved the appointment of M.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1696-04-11 ADM/A/1829/123
In answer to your letter of yesterday concerning the Stores which are to be sent to the HAMPSHIRE, RESERVE and SWAN at Jamaica, I am commanded to inform you that the Fleet being ordered to Spithead with all the outward bound Trade, it is the direction of the Admiralty Commissioners that you order t…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1696-04-27 ADM/A/1829/196
I am directed by the Admiralty Commissioners to inform you that upon reading your letter of today's date, about the importing of such Foreign Commodities needed by the Navy, their Lordships have resolved to lay a Memorial concerning that matter before the King tomorrow morning.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1696-04-17 ADM/A/1829/179
The Ketch QUAKER having come into the Downs, the Admiralty Commissioners have sent Orders to Sir Cloudesley Shovell to reduce her complement of Men to be employed as a Tender, I desire you give him notice what number of Men is to be established on her.