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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-13 ADM/A/1801/135

Twelve months requirements for treating men falling sick in the Mediterranean fleet are to be prepared without delay. The CONCORD Hospital ship is to be equipped with beds and other requirements, together with three months victuals over and above the six months victuals she already carries.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-09-29 ADM/A/1799/317

We direct you to cause the Accommodations for the Commanders and Officers in the third Rate Ships of eighty Guns now building, or which will be built, pursuant to the Act of Parliament, to be made in such manner as they are in the BOYNE.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-09-14 ADM/A/1799/371

Warrant for the appointment of John Black to be Master Carpenter of the OXFORD.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-05 ADM/A/1800/46

The ships detailed for Winter service are to be victualled for four months, fully complemented and ready to sail by the 10th instant at the latest. Any causes of delay are to be submitted in writing for the attention of the King.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-04 ADM/A/1800/42

The LUCAS, a Galley, is being offered for service by her Commander John Hardham. The Board is to survey her and report on her suitability as a War Ship together with complement and number and type of armaments.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-05 ADM/A/1800/54

The FRIENDSHIP Pink carrying cables and cordage has been seized by a French Privateer while in sight of the convoy off the Isle of Wight. Her Haster has been repatriated however and is to present himself at the Admiralty.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-03 ADM/A/1800/18

A progress report is required on the paying of men turned over into ships on a particular service with victuals for two months and other ships earmarked for Winter service with four months victuals.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-06 ADM/A/1800/64

The men put aboard the Dover at Spithead to assist her passage to the Thames are to return to their ships as soon as they arrive at Deptford.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-09-23 ADM/A/1799/378

Her Majesty has signified to this Board by Sir John Trenchard, Principal Secretary of State, that all dispatch be made in getting ready the several Ships and vessels mentioned in the List overleaf (which are ordered to be fitted for Service this Winter) so they may be ready if possible by the first …

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-06 ADM/A/1800/66

Following up on a letter already sent to the Navy Board requiring an account for the victualling of the FLUTE.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-06 ADM/A/1800/314

Captain George St. Loe, one of the Principal Officers of the Navy, is to be given an allowance for housing, together with the same number of Clerks with the same salaries as any other Commissioner of the Navy.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-09-30 ADM/A/1799/361

Your letter of the 26th inst; proposed to us the LONDON Friggot and GEORGE, now in the River Thames, as fitting Ships to serve as Men of War. Direct you forthwith to treat with the Ships' Owners for hiring them, and let us know what you do.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-09-29 ADM/A/1799/315-2

We direct you to cause the Yacht SOUSDYKE, on arriving at Liverpool, to be graved and caulked and put into the best condition for Service in the Irish Sea this Winter, the same to be done with all dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-09-29 ADM/A/1799/327

Warrant for Richard Nicholson to be appointed Purser of the GUERNSEY.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-09-30 ADM/A/1799/359

In pursuance of her Majesty's pleasure, signified by Sir John Trenchard, a Principal Secretary of State, we direct you to give orders to the Victualling Commissioners of the Navy, that they cause to be put on board two of the Machine vessels at Chatham Provisions for three weeks for 25 men.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-09-29 ADM/A/1799/323

Having ordered Rear Admiral Mitchell at the Buoy of the Nore to turn over so many Men on board the KATHERINE transport as will make up her complement, we direct you to cause the said Men to be paid, as soon as may be, the Wages due to them to the last of March past.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-09-29 ADM/A/1799/319

We direct you according as you were ordered by our letter of the 25th inst; forthwith to report to us what in your opinion is most proper to be done for what is offered by the Master Attendant at Chatham, touching the entertaining such Men as have leave to be absent from their Majesties' Ships,…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-17 ADM/A/1801/208

The PLYMOUTH, one of the ships of the Mediterranean Squadron, is to be paid in common with the other ships of that squadron. The Board is also required to immediately hire a merchant vessel at Portsmouth and to load her with the bread and dry provisions that the squadron is unable to carry.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-18 ADM/A/1801/214

Warrant appointing Emmanuel Ley, Master Gunner of the Charles Fireship, to be Master Gunner of the MEDWAY in place of the former who has died. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-17 ADM/A/1801/210

Warrant appointing Samuel Horne to be Master Cook of the LUCAS Galley. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-13 ADM/A/1801/147

Warrant appointing Charles Weymouth, Boatswain of the CHARLES, to be Boatswain of the CARLISLE, in place of the former who has been moved to the ROYAL OAK. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-13 ADM/A/1801/143

Warrant appointing John [Guter], Master Gunner of the SPEEDWELL Fireship, to be Master Gunner of the MONCK, in place of the former who has retired. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-13 ADM/A/1801/139

Sir Cloudesley Shovell is to be paid an allowance for renting a house as he has no accommodation at the Admiralty. He is also to have the same number of Clerks as any other Commissioner. Payment is to be made from the date of his appointment.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-13 ADM/A/1801/141

Warrant appointing Edward Fisher to be Master Gunner of the LUCAS Galley. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.