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Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript)
1691-09-04
ADM/A/1776/190
The merchant ships that are ready are to proceed in convoy to the West Indies and are to supply the Duke of Bolton's regiment in the Leeward Islands with the usual victuals.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript)
1691-09-07
ADM/A/1776/204
Informing that Admiral Russell has been ordered to send as many First and Second Rate ships, together with the larger Third Rates that are unfit for service at sea, to Chatham.…
Document signed by William Blathwayte, Secretary at War [1683-1704], 1649-1717 (Manuscript)
1688-03-12
ADM/A/1758/11
The Committee of the Affairs of Ireland desire you to send orders for doubling the quantity of provisions for the 1500 men going to London Derry,which may be brought back or left for the Garrison if needed.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript)
1691-08-03
ADM/A/1776/3
Vice Admiral Davis is to receive a pension during the time he remains unemployed.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript)
1691-10-10
ADM/A/1776/349
Confirming a warrant issued by Admiral Russell for the appointment of John Meecham to be Boatswain of the VANGUARD. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript)
1691-09-28
ADM/A/1776/361
The LEOPARD Hulk at Cadiz is to be brought home together with her complement in convoy with the RESERVE now coming from the Levant.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript)
1691-09-28
ADM/A/1776/351
Enclosing a Petition for report. On the reverse is the petition of William Burley Carpenter of theGREENWICH in which he refers to age and failing sight as the reasons for seeking superannuation. The face page is countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript)
1691-09-30
ADM/A/1776/371
Seamen belonging to the OXFORD have assisted in bringing the ROYAL CHARLES from Portsmouth to Woolwich but have not returned to the OXFORD. Should they fail to respond to notices requiring their return they will be treated as deserters.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript)
1691-09-02
ADM/A/1776/387
James Foxley late Gunner of the MONCK has been discharged due to age and infirmity and is to receive a pension.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript)
1691-09-11
ADM/A/1776/224
The Board is required to sign a Bill of Imprest on the Treasurer of the Navy in order to release funds to the Mayor of Canterbury for the quartering of Marines.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript)
1691-09-14
ADM/A/1776/236
The Board is required to sign a Bill of Imprest on the Treasurer of the Navy in order to release funds to Abraham Stock the Muster Master at Deal for defraying the expenses of men and vessels involved in refloating the VANGUARD.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript)
1691-10-09
ADM/A/1776/379
Henry Winterbourne late Gunner of the DRAKE was discharged due to illness. He has recovered and has petitioned to be allowed to rejoin that ship. The request is granted.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript)
1691-10-09
ADM/A/1776/375
Warrant appointing Stephen Chappel to be Purser of theTiger in place of Oliver La?ely who is sick. Countersigned by James Southerne Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-02-24
ADM/A/1804/317
Warrant appointing William Lee, Second Assistant to the Master Shipwright at Portsmouth, to be Second Assistant to the Master Shipwright at Chatham in the place of Thomas Kirk who has been appointed Master Caulker at that Yard. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-02-22
ADM/A/1804/291
Instructing that if the ADVENTURE cannot be refitted in Plymouth Sound she is to cleaned and refitted at Catwater. Her victuals are to be made up for three months service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-02-24
ADM/A/1804/307
Warrant appointing Joseph Allen, Master Carpenter of the ROYAL SOVEREIGN, to be Master Shipwright in the Yard at Portsmouth in place of William Lee who has been appointed Second Assistant to the Master Shipwright at Chatham. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-02-24
ADM/A/1804/309
Warrant appointing William Keltridge, Master Carpenter of the ROYAL WILLIAM, to be Master Carpenter of the ROYAL SOVEREIGN in place of Joseph Allen who has been appointed Second Assistant to the Master Shipwright at Portsmouth. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-03-14
ADM/A/1805/184
Warrant appointing John Bayley to be Master Sailmaker of the Yard at Sheerness. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-03-14
ADM/A/1805/186
Warrant appointing John Shaley, late Purser of the DIAMOND, to be Purser of the BONAVENTURE in place of George Roberts who has been moved to the DEVONSHIRE. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secreatary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-03-14
ADM/A/1805/188
Warrant appointing Thomas Jones, late Master Gunner of the CYGNET Fireship, to be Master Gunner of the JAMES Galley in place of the former who has been moved to the new Third Rate building at Harwich. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-02-26
ADM/A/1804/327
Warrant appointing Joseph [Armer] to be Master Cook of the BLAZE Fireship. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-02-09
ADM/A/1804/90
Warrant appointing John Baker to be Master Gunner of the new Sixth Rate building at Portsmouth. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-03-28
ADM/A/1805/410
The wages of Doctor Jeremiah Butt are to be paid to the appropriate authorised person.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1694-03-10
ADM/A/1805/148
cover sheet and continuation of Item 146
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