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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-26 ADM/A/1762/316

John Sedgwick, Boatswain of the HOPE, is to be appointed Boatswain of the hulk ROTTERDAM in the place of former appointed Boatswain of the Chatham yard. You are directed to enter him accordingly with such allowances of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-19 ADM/A/1762/248

Our letter of 22 June directed you to send us a list of all the warrant officers employed in the several yards with their characters and fitness for continued employment in the service. Also a list of other persons considered qualified for such employment.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-06 ADM/A/1762/228

Captain Worth, Commander of their Majesties hired ship the SUCCESS, now at Plymouth, has written complaining of the bad condition of the ship. He doubts she can proceed on her voyage to Newfoundland. You are directed to survey the ship immediately and to put her in condition to proceed.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-08-20 ADM/A/1762/145

William Trofilian is appointed Purser of the CHILD'S PLAY prize, and you are to enter him with such allowances of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 20 August 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-08-20 ADM/A/1762/143

William Cooke is appointed Purser of the CAPTAINE in place of Oliver Hardiman who has resigned. You are directed to enter him accordingly with such allowances of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 20 August 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-08-19 ADM/A/1762/105

Thomas Lucas has been appointed Cook for the MERMAID and you are directed to enter him accordingly with an allowance for wages and victuals for himself and servant. His warrant is to be dated 15 August 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-08-20 ADM/A/1762/214

Thomas Crisp has been appointed Cook of the Harwich and you are directed to enter him accordingly with such wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 20 August 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-23 ADM/A/1762/280

The SALLY ROSE has been ordered to Sheerness to be cleaned and you are directed to have the work put in hand upon her arrival and to supply her with stores and provisions necessary for her service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-21 ADM/A/1762/274

The RESERVE has been ordered to Woolwich to be refitted and you are directed to cause the work to be completed as soon as possible.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-17 ADM/A/1762/246

John Lowon has been appointed Master Carpenter of the 5th rate frigate now building by Mr Potts at Portsmouth and you are directed to enter him accordingly with such allowances for wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 17 September 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-09 ADM/A/1762/234

Captain Lawrence Wright, Commander of the DUNKIRKE, has written about the defects of the ship. She has been ordered to Sheerness and you are directed to have her surveyed and repaired and to report on the reason for the defects, she having been lately certified as having a thorough repair.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-24 ADM/A/1762/308

[Mr] Cocklin has been appointed Boatswain at Chatham in the place of Richard Herbert and you are directed to enter him with such salary, allowances, accommodation, perquisites, privileges and immunities as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 24 September 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-07 ADM/A/1762/232

By warrant dated 20 April 1689, Mr Edward Dummor is appointed Assistant to the Surveyors of their Majesties Navy. He should be allowed a salary of £300 per annum and you are directed to pay this quarterly out of the ordinary charge of the Navy.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-21 ADM/A/1762/262

Samuel Lash is to be appointed Master Blockmaker and Pump Maker at Chatham and you are to enter him accordingly with such allowance of wages and victuals and other privileges and immunity as his predecessor enjoyed. His warrant is to be dated 21 September 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-21 ADM/A/1762/266

Richard Nicholls has been appointed Anchor Smith at Woolwich and Sheerness and you are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowances, privileges and immunities as his predecessor enjoyed. His warrant is to be dated 21 September 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-21 ADM/A/1762/268

Benjamin Ruffhead has been appointed Anchor Smith at Chatham and you are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowances, privileges and immunities as his predecessor enjoyed. His warrant is to be dated 20 September 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) ADM/A/1762/260

You are advised that the MONK should be sheathed for service in the Mediterranean and we direct that this be done as soon as possible.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-24 ADM/A/1762/306

William Hilton has been appointed Master Carpenter of the new fifth rate frigate now building at Deptford. You are directed to enter him accordingly with such wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 24 September 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-30 ADM/A/1762/353

We have thought fit to discharge the following persons:
Richard Gibson, Clerk of the Cheque at Deptford
Stephen Bunce, Clerk of the Cheque at Woolwich
George Peachy, Clerk of the Rope Yard at Portsmouth
Thomas Evans, Surgeon at Sheerness…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-19 ADM/A/1762/250

We direct you to make a survey if the MALAGA MERCHANT lying at Rederith and the Turkish prize frigate at Deptford and to report on the value of the vessels and their furniture, with an opinion about their sailing condition.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-09-19 ADM/A/1762/252

We direct that the MARY now at Chatham be made ready for such service as she shall be appointed for with all possible dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-08-24 ADM/A/1762/167

Are enclosing a letter from the Right Hon. the Earl of Nottingham, about supplying the Dutch men-of-war that have come to our ports for repair and you are to keep distinct accounts of the charges of such repairs and supplies of stores in order that these may be repaid by the States.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-08-20 ADM/A/1762/212

Edward Lawrence has been appointed Master Carpenter of the HARWICH and you are directed to enter him accordingly with such wages for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 20 August 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-08-26 ADM/A/1762/175

Edward Habordine is appointed Master Gunner of the CHILD'S PLAY prize, and you are directed to enter him accordingly with such wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 24 August 1689.