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Allen, Robert
Austen, Robert
Blathwayte, William
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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-22
ADM/A/1786/260
To know how far it will be fitting for volunteers to be Instructed in Navigation before they be admitted.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-10-02
ADM/A/1788/8
We direct you to cause all Seamen belonging to any of HM Ships who have, or shall return to their ships to which they belong, to be re-entered from their Runs and doing their duty on-board. Though they should made Run, are to be made R until further notice from this Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-31
ADM/A/1786/238
To furnish the ships going to the Mediterranean at Smirna or Scanderoon with what of their Victuals they cannot take in here.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-31
ADM/A/1786/250
Report opinion concerning continuing seamen's wages through the Winter. The ROYAL WILLIAM to be surveyed and report how she may be Stiffened.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-29
ADM/A/1786/218
The CROWN, the PEMBROKE, and the DISPATCH Brigatine to be fitted with a Spare Anchor and Cable. The CROWN with two eight oared boats.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-29
ADM/A/1786/226
Directions on our Report upon Sir Francis Wheelers Proposals in relation to the Squadron fitting out for the West Indies.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-29
ADM/A/1786/224
Appoint Thomas Armstrong to be Master Gunner, the hired ship PRUDENCE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-26
ADM/A/1786/205
Suggesting Blockships be sunk at the entrance of Sheerness Dock, at Harwich to secure the wharfs, and at Portsmouth to protect the new graving site.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-26
ADM/A/1786/195
Appoint Jeremiah Fownes, Master Carpenter, the Hired Ship SMIRNA FACTOR.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-26
ADM/A/1786/201
To cause John Jones, lately a seaman who lost both his hands fighting the French on board the St, ANDREW, to be borne on the ROYAL CHARLES as an Able Seaman.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-24
ADM/A/1786/175
Take off the R's from such of the ROYAL WILLIAMS men that report on board the BOYNE by Sunday next.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-24
ADM/A/1786/173
Send account of monies disbursed by William Ettrick, Collector of Customs at Sunderland, for services to the MILFORD at her late being ashore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-24
ADM/A/1786/177
Report into which Yards it will be best bring the fleet for fitting for next years Service.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-25
ADM/A/1786/183
To settle a Pension on Daniell Baker, cook of a 1st rate.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-25
ADM/A/1786/187
Survey the DEVONSHIRE to appraise what is fit to do to her.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-26
ADM/A/1786/193
Cause the hired ships LUMLEY CASTLE, the PRINCESS ANNE, and the SMIRNA FACTOR to be fitted for a voyage to the Mediterranean.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-22
ADM/A/1786/153
The LYON, the MONMOUTH, and the WARSPIGHT to be supplied with Two Anchors and Cables in the Downs
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-22
ADM/A/1786/157
To hear what objections the Treasuries Instruments have to the introduction of Weekly Certificates.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-22
ADM/A/1786/155
List, signed by Captain Bridges, of the men who remained at Kinsale and saved her Guns and Stores when the Swallow was lost. Make such allowance to them for the time they were employed in that Service.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-24
ADM/A/1786/167
To hasten two months Victuals to the TIGER Prize at the Buoy of the Nore. Send also a Pilot to bring her to the East Country.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-23
ADM/A/1786/165
The SAINT MARTIN Prize to be cleaned, refitted, and victualled at Kinsale for service on the Coast od Ireland.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-10-12
ADM/A/1788/115
We see fit to appoint John Blythman to be Master Gunner of HMS SMYRINA FACTOR for which this shall be your Warrant.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-10-11
ADM/A/1788/109
We direct you to Victual HMS OXFORD with 4 months supply's for a voyage to the Canaries.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-10-12
ADM/A/1788/121
We see fit to appoint Edmond Weedon late Master Carpenter of HMS PHOENIX to be Master Carpenter HM new 3rd Rate ship building at Southampton. For which this shall be your Warrant.
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