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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)
1695-08-16
ADM/A/1822/161
In answer to your letter of 14 August about the HOPE and the BEAR two mast ships daily expected from New England, I am to advise you that orders are sent to the men-of-war cruising in the Sound to convoy them in safety to Plymouth or Kinsale.
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/1813/99
1. Captain Brittiffe, suspended from his command of the SAPPHIRE at Sheerness, is not to receive wages and allowances during the period of his suspension.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript)
1694-11-10
ADM/A/1813/97
1. The Commander of the WINCHESTER has been ordered to discharge Mr Joell, Surgeon's Mate. Application is to be made to the Surgeons' Hall for a replacement for him.…
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/1813/103
The Principal Officers and Commissioners of the Navy Board are summoned to a meeting at which the preparation of next year's Estimate of the Charge for the Navy will be considered.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript)
1694-11-16
ADM/A/1813/156
Asking whether the BURTON HAGBOATE, HOPEWELL and BENJAMIN, Storeships went on the last convoy to Cadiz and, if not, their current whereabouts.
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/1813/192
His Majesty wishes to see the Estimate of the Charge of the Navy for next year's service. It is required this evening or tomorrow morning.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript)
1694-10-22
ADM/A/1812/277
The JOLLY Prize is to go to Bristol for a new mast.
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/1813/27
1. Convoy to be arranged for Mr Waters's vessels.
2. The Carpenter of the DUNKIRKE is to be preferred and another Carpenter is to appointed in his place.…
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/1812/353
Requiring a report on an enclosure showing men alleged to have deserted; and an answer to a recent letter concerning the increase in pay in lieu of the customary perks received by Clerks attending Pays and Recalls.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript)
1694-11-08
ADM/A/1813/65
1. The answer given by the Navy Board to Captain St Lo, concerning the paying of the Marines and the women in the fleet, is approved.
2. Information is required concerning the ten year old lad who is rated Sergeant of Marines, viz. to which regiment and company he belongs.…
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/1813/63
1. The estimate of the charge for transporting several soldiers to New York is approved.
2. The proposal concerning the Clerks for Captain Ayles is approved and orders will follow setting out the allowances.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript)
1694-10-06
ADM/A/1812/78
Returning an estimate for building a new Sixth Rate at Shoreham.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript)
1694-10-11
ADM/A/1812/136
The Admiralty wishes to know the names of all of the Treasury Clerks at Broad Street and which of them attend to the Pay and Recall of HM ships.
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/1812/134
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty are to attend the Privy Council at ten o'clock on the following day and require the presence of the Navy Board at the Admiralty by nine that day.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript)
1694-10-17
ADM/A/1812/217
Wanting to know the salaries of Treasury Office Clerks.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript)
1694-10-17
ADM/A/1812/215
Captain Davison Commander of the BONAVENTURE has reported that his Carpenter has died. The Navy Board is instructed to inform the owner with a request to find a replacement.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript)
1694-10-12
ADM/A/1812/162
Informing the Navy Board of the decision of the Admiralty to allow the same proportion of victuals to the one hundred men in addition to the Officers of an independent Company as the other men going to Jamaica.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript)
1694-09-17
ADM/A/1811/162
In answer to your letter of the 15th inst; to the Admiralty Commissioners I am to inform you that by their Lordships late Orders for paying the ROCHESTER, it is not intended that she should be paid otherwise than the other Ships are.
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript)
1694-09-15
ADM/A/1811/160
Captain Barber, Commander of the PRINCE GEORGE at the Nore, having complained of the negligence of the Boatswain, the Admiralty Commissioners have ordered him to be turned out.
You are to write to the Owners of the 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)
1694-09-18
ADM/A/1811/174
In answer to your letter to me yesterday, this is to inform you that by a letter from your Board Orders were sent to the Marshall of the Admiralty for taking into his custody 15 Workmen for deserting Portsmouth Yard.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript)
1694-09-18
ADM/A/1811/172
I am commanded by the Admiralty Commissioners to signify their directions to you, that your Board attend them at the Treasury Chambers in Whitehall tomorrow at five of the clock in the afternoon.
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/1811/284
In the Admiralty Commissioners' Orders of yesterday's date you were directed to pay several salaries to the Secretaries, Clerks, and other Officers belonging to this Office.
I am sending you the names of the Persons employed here for your making out Bills to them. …
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698 (Manuscript)
1695-02-14
ADM/A/1816/306
The HAMPTON COURT has arrived at the Nore and the Admiralty wish to know where she is to be refitted. Instructions are given for the MERMAID and any other ships at the Nore in want of victuals to be supplied without delay now that the weather has improved.…
Document signed by William Bridgeman, c.1646-1699, English civil servant and Secretary to the Admiralty between 1694 and 1698. (Manuscript)
1695-02-04
ADM/A/1827/51
Reiterating that the Severn has been ordered to proceed from the Downs to the Nore and will require a pilot for taking new recruits to Holland.
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