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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-10 ADM/A/1819/108
Captain Wishart of the SWIFTSURE has been instructed to enter John Layton Seaman on his Books and to dispense with his absence until he comes on board as he has been in London on Admiralty business.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-25 ADM/A/1838/272
Enclosing a copy of an anonymous letter referring to the hardships and wrongs suffered by Men of the small ships and requiring a report, particularly as to the involvement of Pursers.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-12 ADM/A/1819/118
Confirming a Warrant issued by the Rt. Hon. Edward Russell Admiral, dated 27th September 1694 appointing Cadwallader Jones to be Purser of the YORK in place of the former who has died. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-11 ADM/A/1819/116
Warrant appointing John Chant to be Master Cook of the FURNACE Bomb Vessel. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-13 ADM/A/1819/124
Warrant appointing Robert Thomas to be Boatswain of the GREYHOUND. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-20 ADM/A/1819/182
Upon arrival at Portsmouth the CAMBRIDGE's hull is to be inspected following her recent grounding and any repairs made without delay.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-17 ADM/A/1819/156
The ASSISTANCE and SAPHIRE have been ordered to Sheerness for cleaning and refitting and to be victualled for ten weeks service.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-27 ADM/A/1838/324
Enclosing an extract of a letter from the Captain of the DOVER Prize at Liverpool complaining of a lack of Provisions; and requiring the Commissioners for Victualling to be informed without delay.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-26 ADM/A/1838/306
Granting a pension to Lieutenant Charles Farr lately of the WARSPITE for great length of service and infirmities. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-27 ADM/A/1838/314
Warrant appointing Phineas Bower, late Carpenter of the SOCIETY Bomb Vessell, o be Master Carpenter of the VULCAN Fireship. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-27 ADM/A/1838/322
Captain Meese, Commander of the Squadron going to the West Indies, has reported that the BREDAH, now in the Downs, has received no provisions except some beer and oil.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-27 ADM/A/1838/318
Warrant appointing Robert Trumboll to be Master Cook of the new Fourth Rate the KINGSTON building at Hull as soon as she is ready to receive him. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-23 ADM/A/1819/217
Having ordered the SPEEDWELL Fireship into Portsmouth, prompt action is required to convert her into a Fifth Rate Frigate. A report on the number of Men and number and nature of guns required to man and equip her is required.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-23 ADM/A/1819/223
Directing that the MERMAID be supplied forthwith from Dover with a quantity of provisions to make up a two months quota.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-04 ADM/A/1838/381
Warrant appointing John Wadley to be Boatswain of the BONAVENTURE in place of the former who has been removed. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-30 ADM/A/1838/351
Requiring any ship in Kinsale able to go to the assistance of the HASTINGS in Lough Swilly to take with her Provisions to enable to HASTINGS to proceed to Kinsale.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-31 ADM/A/1838/357
Warrant appointing Andrew Carney to be Master Cook of the RAINBOW Prize. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-31 ADM/A/1838/355
Warrant appointing John Cooke, late Carpenter of the Charles Galley, to be Master Carpenter of the RAINBOW Prize. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-27 ADM/A/1819/245
All Shallops are to be fitted and put in condition as quickly as possible as proposed by Captain Benbow. A note is appended stating that [vessels] at Chatham and Portsmouth are to be fitted out as Well Boats.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-27 ADM/A/1819/253
Provisions for the HASTINGS now in the Downs are to be made up to the amounts lawfully allowed her for a voyage to the Leeward Islands. Sheathing work for the GLOUCESTER is to be put onhold.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-27 ADM/A/1819/257
Captain Jackson of the SMYRNA MERCHANT Hired ship has requested to be supplied with guns. Directions are given for the owners to be reminded that they are to supply the guns, as agreed at her time of hiring.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-24 ADM/A/1819/229
Orders are given for materials to be assembled at Plymouth for sheathing the GLOUCESTER on arrival.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-23 ADM/A/1819/227
Orders have previously been given to accumulate Stores in readiness for despatching to the Straits. Instructions now follow for victuals to be similarly made ready in the Downs, or at Portsmouth, by the end of July for transporting in convoy to the Straits.