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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-12-02
ADM/A/1764/263
Requiring to know which ships currently in port and not intended for duty in the Mediterranean or to go to the West Indies can soonest be got ready to join John Berkeley and when.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-07
ADM/A/1764/253
Warrant appointing Thomas Jenvy to be Master Joiner at Sheerness. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-07
ADM/A/1764/257
Warrant appointing William Wybourne to be Master Mast Maker at Chatham. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-12-04
ADM/A/1764/271
Instructing the Navy Board to apply to the Treasury for six month's money to pay the Men of the PENDENNIS. Upon receipt of the money the Men are to be turned over into the BURFORD either at the Nore or in the Downs before being paid.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-04-15
ADM/A/1767/52
Samuel Barnes is to be appointed Master Gunner of the CONCORD hired ship during her time in their Majesties service. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 15 April 1690.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-04-17
ADM/A/1767/56
Thomas Hopkins is to be appointed Cook of the ROEBUCK fireship. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 17 April 1690.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-03-22
ADM/A/1767/94
Petition of Joseph Townes, Storekeeper at Harwich.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-04-09
ADM/A/1767/99
This Board has been informed that some Commanders and other officers, often obtain from their Majesties yards, works and stores not allowed by the rules of the Navy.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-05-13
ADM/A/1767/259
David Ellis, Cook of the PHOENIX, requests that he may have leave to act by deputy for some time, in consideration that he is much afflicted by rupture which renders him incapable of performing his duty. We have thought fit to appoint Benjamin Brinkley to be Deputy Cook for 6 months.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-05-26
ADM/A/1767/274
Anthony Nicholls is to be appointed Anchorsmith at Sheerness in place of Richard Nicholls his brother, who has surrendered his employment. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowances, privileges and immunities until further order. His warrant is to be dated 26 May 1690.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-21
ADM/A/1764/205
Warrant appointing Samuel Dawes to be Deputy Purser of the ANTELOPE in place of Richard Uthwat who is ill but has not resigned. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-21
ADM/A/1764/203
Warrant appointing Henry Dolby to be Deputy Gunner of the ST PAUL Fireship in the place of Edward Hodges who has been injured but has not resigned his commission. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-25
ADM/A/1764/213
Warrant appointing John Tremaine to be Cook of the DREADNOUGHT. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-27
ADM/A/1764/219
Warrant appointing John Mitcham, Boatswain of the BRISTOL, to be Boatswain of the HOPE in place of the former who has been moved to the DUTCHESS. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-27
ADM/A/1764/217
Warrant appointing John Earle, Boatswain of the DUTCHESS, to be Boatswain of the ST MICHAEL in place of the former who has been promoted to Master Attendant at Chatham. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-27
ADM/A/1764/221
Warrant appointing Samuel [Lath] to be Master Blockmaker and Pumpmaker at Chatham and Sheerness. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-05-09
ADM/A/1767/178
In pursuance of His Majesty's pleasure, you are directed to have the Dutch man-of-war the HOLLAND, now at Portsmouth, Captain Joel, Commander, to be furnished with a main mast out of the stores and to take a receipt from the Commander for the mast.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-27
ADM/A/1764/223
Warrant appointing John Moses, Boatswain of the HOPE, to be Boatswain of the DUTCHESS in place of the former who has been moved to the ST MICHAEL. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-29
ADM/A/1764/227
Warrant appointing Thomas Marble to be Cook of the GUARLAND. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-07
ADM/A/1764/231
Warrant appointing John [Loton] to be Minister and Preacher to all vessels at Chatham and in the Medway and to be given a berth in the Royal Sovereign.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-04-09
ADM/A/1767/140
Robert Wilkins, Purser of the SWEEPSTAKES, asks that a deputy may act for him during the ship's present voyage. We are to appoint Peter Peek to be Deputy Purser and you are to enter him accordingly for her present voyage. His warrant is to be dated 9 April 1690.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-13
ADM/A/1764/181
Warrant appointing William Seringer to be Master Carpenter of the CONSTANT WARWICK. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-08
ADM/A/1764/175
Warrant appointing John Caulke, late Boatswain of the PENDENNIS, to be Boatswain of the DUNKIRK in place of the former who has been moved to the BURFORD. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-08
ADM/A/1764/173
Warrant appointing Captain John Benbow to be Master Attendant at Chatham in place of Captain Richard [Vittler] who is being discharged from that Yard. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
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