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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-06-22 ADM/A/1784/238

Giving an Order for the Officers of HM Yard at Deptford to equip the forty Shallops with small guns.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-06-22 ADM/A/1784/236

Ordering the Navy Board to negotiate with the Commissioners for Transportation for the Victualling of Men employed in bringing forty Shallops to Portsmouth.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-01-06 ADM/A/1791/64

Warrant for the appointment of Edward Crisp to be Purser of the JAMES GALLY.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-01-05 ADM/A/1791/48

We send you enclosed a Copy of His Majesty's Order in Council dated this day concerning the changing of some damaged Provisions on board the Ships bound to the West Indies for the Land Forces going there.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-01-04 ADM/A/1791/42

We direct you to cause the PLYMOUTH, on coming into Portsmouth to be refitted for the damages she lately received, and her victuals to be completed to two months from the last day of this month.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-01-03 ADM/A/1791/31

Warrant for the appointment of Captain William Pooley to be Master Gunner of the new third Rate Ship building at Hull.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-06 ADM/A/1790/242

Captain John Knapp late Commander of the HALF MOON Fireship is to be paid a reward for his part in attacking the French at la Hogue.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-05 ADM/A/1790/239

A competent Shipwright is to be sent to inspect ships in Lubeck offered for sale. He is to report whether they may be suitable to serve as Men-of-War and what price is being asked for them.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-31 ADM/A/1790/237

Captain Condon has been found not guilty at a Court Martial following the taking of his ship by the French and is to receive his wages.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-13 ADM/A/1790/80

Warrant appointing Thomas Eastwood (at present Foreman Afloat at Portsmouth) to be Assistant to Thomas Podd ( who officiates as Master Shipwright during the suspension of William Stagnant). Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-13 ADM/A/1790/78

Warrant appointing Benjamin Lee, Master Carpenter of the LARK, to be Master Carpenter of the SALAMANDER Bomb Vessel in place of the former who has been moved to the LARK. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-13 ADM/A/1790/76

Ordering the GOODWIN Prize to be cleaned and refitted on arrival at Portsmouth and victualled for two months.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-16 ADM/A/1790/96

Requiring a survey to be taken of the French Prize taken by the RUPERT and now at Portsmouth and a report issued as to whether she would be suitable as a Man-of-War or any other purpose. If as a M-o-W how many Men and what armaments would be required to man and arm her.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-16 ADM/A/1790/94

Warrant appointing Nathan Pile to be Master Carpenter of the SCARBOROUGH Ketch in place of the former who has been moved to the ST PAUL Fireship. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-06 ADM/A/1790/37

Petition of Arthur Noy Surgeon who, having served on several of HM Ships including the SOCIETY Hired Hospital ship,, is applying for superannuation due to infirmness and failing sight. On the reverse is an instruction requiring the Navy Board to give their opinion and report.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-11-30 ADM/A/1789/237

Upon consideration of your letter of 31 October, you are directed to have the new 3rd Rate building at Hull as soon as launched, to be fitted in all respects for service at sea and victualled for 4 months with her highest complement of men.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-02 ADM/A/1790/7

Phillip Devall, a Jersey Pilot, has been ordered to present himself at Portsmouth to be ready for HM Service. The Navy Board is asked to determine what compensation he should receive for having been diverted from his private work.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-01 ADM/A/1790/3

Warrant appointing Henry [Deale], Master Caulker of the Yard at Plymouth, to be Master Caulker of the Yard at Portsmouth in place of Thomas Alcock who has died. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-09-20 ADM/A/1787/303

Warrant appointing Thomas Brooks Purser of the RESOLUTION in place of William Chappel who has retired. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-09-30 ADM/A/1787/302

Petition of several Seamen in which they state that they were present during a recent engage with the enemy but were put ashore sick or wounded and therefore have not received Bounty. On the reverse is a note referring the matter to the Navy Board and suggesting that the seamen should be paid.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-02 ADM/A/1790/19

Concerning a question mark over the payment of Captain Douglas of the LARK's wages due to allegations of departure from his instructions and the bearing of Supernumeraries. He is to be paid but with deductions.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-02 ADM/A/1790/15

Enclosing an extract of a letter from Vice Admiral Rooke who has reported running low on Provisions at Spithead. Instructions are given for the Commissioners for Victualling to take immediate action.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-27 ADM/A/1790/195

Asking for a suitable vessel to be made available to the RUSSELL for recruitment purposes and to be discharged as soon as the task has been completed; and ordering that all Third Rates that are cleaned or can be cleaned this Spring be got ready as soon as possible and provided with two months Victua…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-26 ADM/A/1790/191

Ordering the ST ALBANS Prize to be sheathed at Deptford and fitted for a voyage to Virginia and supplied with eight months Victuals.