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Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1695-01-30 ADM/A/1826/348
Another Master to be sent to the TYGER [TIGER] in place of her previous one who has been summoned to the Admiralty.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1695-01-22 ADM/A/1826/256
Pilots to be sent to the SEVERN, SAPPHIRE, MAIDSTONE and WREN PINKE ordered to carry recruits to Goree [Gorey].
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-08-22 ADM/A/1798/198
Your attendance is expected at the Earl of Nottingham's office at Whitehall, about 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-08-22 ADM/A/1798/196
The SALLY ROSE and the GUERNSEY are coming from the Downs to the Buoy of the Nore and from thence to Williamstadt to convoy some transports and ships bound thither with forces. You are directed to order down pilots to the ships forthwith.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-08-09 ADM/A/1798/97
The Commissioners of the Admiralty have commanded me, in the absence of Mr Southerne, to signify their wish that you will send them your Board's answer to the letter lately sent concerning the East Country Convoy.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-08-07 ADM/A/1833/54
Demanding progress with the supplying of money to Pursers in the Fleet pursuant to Lord Berkeley's letter received by Express.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1695-06-14 ADM/A/1820/101
1. Mrs Hastings, widow of Captain Anthony Hastings, claims that an imprest of £51-6s-10d outstanding against her late husband on the accounts of the SAPPHIRE, is dated 20th April 1987, although he had been removed from the ship before that date. An explanation is required.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1707-07-15 ADM/A/1884/304
The Admiralty Commissioners have ordered the Clerk to the Company of Watermen and Lightermen to attend their Board with the Company accounts for impresting Men for the Fleet this Summer. You are to consider these and report your opinion on them.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-01-16 ADM/A/1861/176
The Admiralty Commissioners have received information from Henry Combe concerning undue practices in HM Yards. I am sending enclosed a Copy of his letter and they direct you to cause strict enquiries to be made and do what is best for HM Service, sending them an account of how you proceed.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1698-12-19 ADM/A/1860/189
The DEPTFORD having arrived in the Downs from the West Indies has lost both bower anchors. Instructions are given for her to be supplied with a replacement anchor from Deal and failing that from an alternative source.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-11-25 ADM/A/1836/238
Their Lordships have considered your letter of 21 November about the ships for Chatham which are now at Spithead, and must be cleaned and refitted at Portsmouth.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-04-25 ADM/A/1829/261
Sir George Rooke, who has arrived with his Squadron in the Downs, has informed the Admiralty Commissioners that there are several supernumerary Anchors, Cables and other Stores on board the Squadron, and they have commanded me to direct you to consider and give your opinion as to where these may be …
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-11-11 ADM/A/1836/88
Their Lordships have directed that you send them a list of ships of the 3rd 4th and 5th Rates, both sheathed and unsheathed, which are in the best condition, with regard to the strength of their hulls, to proceed on voyage to Jamaica, in case there is need to send them.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-11-07 ADM/A/1836/56
In reply to your letter of yesterday , an order has been sent to Commissioner St Lo directing that the first ship bound eastward is to convoy the PURVEYOR to the Nore, or as far as the man-of-war is bound.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-11-07 ADM/A/1836/54
In reply to your letter of yesterday, I send you the last printed General Instructions annexed to the commissions given to commanders and lieutenants and what late additions have been made.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-11-16 ADM/A/1836/138
The Captain of the SCARBOROUGH has written to their Lordships, advising of several things to be done towards her dispatch. You are directed that the work be completed with all possible diligence.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1695-02-11 ADM/A/1816/86
Admiral Russell is complaining that quantity of slops sent to the Straits is wholly inadequate for clothing his men. An extract of his letter is enclosed.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1695-02-06 ADM/A/1816/52
Captain Lapthorne of the MERCURY requires various things to put her in condition for service at sea. An extract of his letter is enclosed. An Order is given for her to be supplied with what she needs on her return to Dover from Ostend.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-12-29 ADM/A/1837/330
The Admiralty Commissioners have no Frigates within their reach other than those employed in necessary service.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-01-24 ADM/A/1837/385
In addition to the Papers which I have already sent you, by direction of the Admiralty Commissioners, I am commanded to send you the enclosed letter from Admiral Russell to the Board, relating to the taking of the CONSTANT and TRIDENT in the Straights, desiring you return this after you have made th…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-01-22 ADM/A/1837/384
The Admiralty Commissioners have some time since directed you to pay such persons as shall appear to you entitled to the allowances granted by Act of Parliament for taking two French Men of War, the CONTENT and TRIDENT in the Straights.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-12-23 ADM/A/1837/255
In reply to your letter of the 17th inst; concerning the Person who has informed of abuses in the making of HM Cordage I would inform you that his name is Nicholas Keigwin, who lives hard by Stepney Causey in Ratcliff.