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Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-04-26 ADM/A/1841/263
The Commissuioners for Victualling are to be ordered to supply the SHARK at Harwich with Victuals for up to six weeks.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1701-05-12 ADM/A/1882/91
The DORSETSHIRE's Tender not to be discharged until she has conveyed the Prest Men on board the GLOUCESTER.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1701-05-12 ADM/A/1882/93
Send particulars of meeting tomorrow, about Wages and Bounty of men who after they were reduced travelled Westward. Extra allowances to carpenters that go to the West Indies in the LEWIS Hulk.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1701-05-13 ADM/A/1882/101
Certifies that Captain George Clements, Commanded the ESSEX prize between 20 July 1694 and 2 October 1696.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-03-12 ADM/A/1828/157
The Masters of the SUPPLY, the THOMAS [word illegible], and the ANNE to apply for Convoy at the Nore, Downs, and Spithead till they get to their Ports.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-06-05 ADM/A/1843/45
John Sinclair is to be allowed to become a Rigger in one of HM Yards having served many years and received many wounds
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-06-29 ADM/A/1843/222
Mr James Rupert a Volunteer in the BRISTOL has been on leave and has missed his ship when she sailed to the West Indies. He now intends to sail after her in the SHEERNESS and an Order is given for him to entered on the Books of the BRISTOL so that the Master does not mark him Run.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-06-22 ADM/A/1843/175
Informing that the Lords of the Admiralty will attend the launching of the RANELAGH at Deptford next Friday.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-06-21 ADM/A/1843/157
Enclosing an extract of a letter from the Commander of the NAMURE who has reported that she is continueing to leak. Action is required.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1695-06-29 ADM/A/1820/233
Desiring to know how long the convoy en route to the East Country shall remain there in order to bring home some ships from there.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1695-06-29 ADM/A/1820/231
Captain Hancock, commanding the SWEEPSTAKES, at the Nore, has written that he is prevented from proceeding to Newcastle for want of stores. The Lords of the Admiralty not being in the office today, the Secretary to the Admiralty is authorising the issue of stores.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-05-25 ADM/A/1842/296
Your letter of the 21st inst; which gives an account of the Supernumeraries borne by Captain Loader of the WINCHESTER, has been communicated to the Admiralty Commissioners, and they command me to inform you that they do not think it should be allowed as he bore them without an Order.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-03-02 ADM/A/1828/17
Captain Wyvell having taken several men from the Hoys laden with timber at Plymouth, the Commander of the DOVER now at Spithead, needs to take the Hoys under his Convoy and lend them men to sail them.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1695-10-19 ADM/A/1824/272
Captain Kerr the BURLINGTON aquaints the board that the men turned over to him from the BERKLEY CASTLE are threatening Mutiny unless they are paid wages due to them before the BERKLEY CASTLE sails. Cause the aforementioned men to be paid as soon as possible.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-06-02 ADM/A/1843/19
Chasing progress with the refitting and revictualling of the NORWICH, CHATHAM and SHEERNESS at Portsmouth, and urging speed with the refitting of the YORK when at Woolwich. John Brackley, late Surgeon of the DREADNOUGHT, is to join the MONMOUTH.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-31 ADM/A/1797/223
A problem has arisen with ships' Captains refusing to report on the state of the Provisions in their ships. The Navy Board is called to a meeting to review the instructions given to Muster Masters.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1695-01-01 ADM/A/1826/362
The two Advice Boats at Plymouth, which are to serve with the East India Company, to be supplied with azimuth compasses.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-07-17 ADM/A/1832/179
The Lords of the Treasury having laid before the Lords Justices an account of payments to sea services out of funds this year with an estimate of new money, and their Ecelliencies having sent this to the Lords of the Admiralty, I send you the enclosed copy of Mr Vernon's letter relating to this…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-08-03 ADM/A/1798/44
Their Lordships wish to speak with the owners of the ENGLAND frigate and the JOSEPH merchant ship and you are directed to advise them that they should be here tomorrow at 6 o'clock in the evening.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-07-14 ADM/A/1832/137
My lords of the Admiralty desire you will attend them here on Thursday next at 4 o'clock in the afternoon instad of coming in the morning.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-08-01 ADM/A/1798/10
In the absence of Mr Southerne, I am commanded by their Lordships that you bring with you next Thursday morning, the Cash Muster Book sent to your office by the SWALLOW prize. Also, the Cash Muster Book taken by the Clerk of the Cheque at Portsmouth.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-07-08 ADM/A/1832/69
Their Lordships have received a letter from Lord Berkeley, Admiral of the Fleet, complaining of the great want of provisions at Plymouth, and his Lordship being at sea, he may need to send ships there to be cleaned and re-victualled.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1695-01-20 ADM/A/1826/226
Returning an estimate of the charge of transporting several reservists to Colonel Bolt's Regiment in the Leeward Islands.