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Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1698-12-23 ADM/A/1860/247
Granting leave of absence to Mr Shales, Purser of the Royal Oak, to allow him to settle matters left by his predecessor the late Mr Rogers.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-04-03 ADM/A/1864/20
Enclosing a copy of a letter from Colonel Gibson in which he describes the hardship experienced by himself and his Officers who accompanied him to Newfoundland due to their having subsidised their Soldiers and subsequent difficulties they have experienced in obtaining short allowance money.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1698-12-27 ADM/A/1860/263
Sir Edward Gregory and the Master Attendant at Chatham are of the opinion that the number of Men aboard ships in Ordinary at Sheerness should be increased. The Navy Board is to investigate the matter and give its own opinion.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1698-12-26 ADM/A/1860/261
The Navy Board has suggested that one of their own number could fulfil the role of Surveyor to the Navy during Mr Dummer's suspension. This is acceptable provided it does not interfere with their regular business.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1698-12-20 ADM/A/1860/213
Giving notice that the MONMOUTH at Spithead has been ordered to Plymouth with the money required for paying off the WINCHELSEA.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1698-12-21 ADM/A/1860/219
Enclosing a list of the names of fifty Seamen who are petitioning for the removal of "Q's" and "R's" from their names and requesting that their cases be finalised and reported on.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-03-31 ADM/A/1863/254
The Order survey of the Docks at Portsmouth is to be acted upon as soon as possible. Enquiry is made as to whether the Master Shipwright at Chatham can be spared to assist and for a mason to be appointed as consultant.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-03-21 ADM/A/1863/189
Referring to a letter from the Navy Board in which a departure from practice in preserving ships in Ordinary is proposed and requiring said Board to discuss the matter with the Seamen members of their Board before reporting.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1698-12-16 ADM/A/1860/165
Enclosing Petitions for the removal of "R's" and "Q's" from named individuals and asking for a report.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1698-12-17 ADM/A/1860/173
Enclosing a letter from Lieutenant Raney late Lieutenant of the ARUNDEL in which he applies for reimbursement of the expense he has incurred in having a wound acquired in attacking Fort St. John in Newfoundland treated. An opinion is required.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1698-12-17 ADM/A/1860/175
Enclosing copies of letters from Captain Stewart Commander of the EXPEDITION together with a Petition relating to some of the crew who have been discharged with a "Q" against their names and asking for the matter to be resolved.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1698-12-19 ADM/A/1860/193
The BEDFORD Galley has arrived at Plymouth from Lisbon and is under Orders to proceed to the Downs. The Admiralty wishes to know where she is to paid off and laid up.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-01-03 ADM/A/1861/23
Your letter of yesterday's date informed me that the Debt of £14600 on Bills for Stores and Workmanship in the first Book, mentioned in your Estimate of the Debts of the Navy of the 14th April 1690, were assigned off by your Board in the months of March 1690 and May and June 1691.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-01-05 ADM/A/1861/29
A Petition has been presented to the Admiralty Commissioners on behalf of John Balch, late Carpenter of the DEVONSHIRE, setting forth that he has been refused his Wages in this Ship by reason of his having been suspended by their Lordships' Order for assisting in stealing HM Customs.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-01-04 ADM/A/1861/27
I am commanded by the Admiralty Commissioners to inform you that they do not expect your attendance here tomorrow morning being Thursday.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-01-06 ADM/A/1861/43
I am commanded by the Admiralty Commissioners to send you herewith ninety four Petitions for taking off Q's and R's from several Seamen mentioned in the accompanying list.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-01-07 ADM/A/1861/51
The Admiralty Commissioners have received a letter signed JR in which he has made some complaints about the payment of Men at Chatham.…
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-04-13 ADM/A/1864/79
Informing that the Navy Board's letter of yesterday has been brought to the attention of Their Lordships together with a copy of the Master Shipwright at Portsmouth's survey recommending the lengthening of the EDGAR.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1698-12-31 ADM/A/1860/315
The Estimate of the Debt of the Navy of 1690 showed a sum of £14,600 for Stores and Workmanship on the first book. The debt now having been cleared, the Admiralty wish to know to whom the money was paid and by what Order.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1699-04-15 ADM/A/1864/93
The Admiralty, having written to the Navy Board regarding the Surgeon of the Dockyard at Plymouth, have received another letter from Commissioner St. Loe on the same subject an extract of which is enclosed.…