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Document signed by William Bridgeman, circa 1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1696-07-31 ADM/A/1832/310
In answer to your letter of today an order is signed for the Commander of the CHESTER, or any man-of-war bound westward to convoy the hoy laden with stores for the ships with Rear Admiral Benbow to the Downes.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-10-16 ADM/A/1824/241
Inclose letter from Madam Hastings, widow of Captain Anthony Hastings to the Admiralty for our examining into her Case and to make report thereof.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript) 1694-12-10 ADM/A/1814/108
By command of the Admiralty Commissioners I am sending the enclosed Certificate of Lieutenant Rooper about one Samuel Roberts, disabled in his right arm in their Majesties' service.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-11-15 ADM/A/1813/133
1. Enquiry is to be made after the Purser of the KINGFISHER, and when he is found he is to be directed to attend the Admiralty Board.
2. In future, a monthly list of pensioners of the Chatham Chest is to be submitted.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-10-13 ADM/A/1812/164
Informing that the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty had particular reasons for awarding Thomas Mason and Peter Jackson pensions from the Chatham Chest and warning that the existing rules governing the Chest are to be strictly adhered to in the future.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript) 1694-11-12 ADM/A/1813/101
Captains Wilshaw and Ayles, together with their assistants and others to join the convoy for Cadiz, which will soon sail.
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/1812/29
Calling for the latest accounts of allowances made to members of the Navy Board who have the use of vessels and asking for copies of the contracts made with Mr Taylor and Mr Martin merchants responsible for providing naval stores.