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Allen, Robert
Austen, Robert
Blathwayte, William
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Cornwallis, Charles
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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-10-12
ADM/A/1788/125
We see fit to appoint Peter Peeke to be Purser of HMS SWEEPSTAKES in room of the former dismissed. For which this shall be your Warrant.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-10-12
ADM/A/1788/123
We see fit to appoint Thomas Edwards to be Boatswain HM Ketch SCARBOROUGH in room of the former who is unable of officiating any longer. For which this shall be your Warrant.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-10-10
ADM/A/1788/97
We confirm the Warrant given by Captain Lawrence Wright C in C of HM Ships in the West Indies to Edward Wilmott to be made Master Shipwright of HMS ASSISTANCE on 14/6/1690.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-10-11
ADM/A/1788/101
We direct you to not send the anchors and cables ordered by Vice Admiral Rooke for the 2nd rate ships in the Downs as he has obtained them from other ships.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-10-08
ADM/A/1788/84
Her Majesty in an Order in Council on the 6th inst. declared it necessary for the timely provision of sea Victuals be made for 30,000 men for 13 months, commencing 1st. January next.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-10-06
ADM/A/1788/52
We direct you to cause the Concord Hospital Ship to be discharged from HM Service and cause her Officers and Company (excepting Commissioned and Warrant Officers) to be transferred to HMS BOYNE at the Buoy of the Nore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-10-05
ADM/A/1788/50
Not withstanding our letter to you on the 26th August for sinking the PELICAN and NATHANIEL Fireships at Sheerness, the Richard and John at Harwich, and the Speedwell and Roebuck at Portsmouth as proposed in your letter of 23rd of August.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-10-05
ADM/A/1788/44
Warrant for John Carr to be Master Gunner of HM Hired Ship UNITY together with such allowances fit for a Master Gunner of a 5th Rate. author James Southerne Admiralty Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-10-05
ADM/A/1788/48
Petition on behalf of Captain Jacob Banks late Commander of HMS PHOENIX for payment of extraordinary charges estimated at £40. he is unable to produce books as they were lost in the fire which destroyed the ship. Petition on obverse.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-10-05
ADM/A/1788/32
Warrant for Philip Paine late Master Gunner of HM Fireship HOUND, to be Master Gunner of HM Hired Ship LOYAL MERCHANT together with such allowances fit for a Master Gunner of a 4th Rate. author James Southerne Admiralty Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-03-30
ADM/A/1782/250
Warrant appointing Andrew Gale to be Cook of the PHAETON Fireship in place of the former who has been dismissed. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-03-30
ADM/A/1782/244
Urgently requiring the SUDADOES to be supplied with two months Victuals at the Nore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-01
ADM/A/1786/5
The work on The HENRIETTA Yacht to be forborne until her return from attending the Brethren of Trinity House.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-01
ADM/A/1786/11
Appoint William Mansfield, Boatswain, the hired ship WARRINGTON.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-01
ADM/A/1786/9
Appoint William Coomes, Master Carpenter, the hired ship WARRINGTON.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-08-01
ADM/A/1786/3
Captain Collins, Commander the Yacht MARY requests the repair to Head of her Mast, and to furnish her with such Stores she shall want to fit her for the Sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-03-25
ADM/A/1782/210
Warrant appointing John Welsh to be Boatswain of the Hulk at Plymouth in place of the former who has been dismissed for neglect of duty. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-03-24
ADM/A/1782/206
The DRAGON'S rudder has been damaged . She is to proceed to Woolwich for repair.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-03-24
ADM/A/1782/204
Putting a stop to the wages of Robert Roberts, late Captains Clerk in the Sudadoes.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-03-25
ADM/A/1782/212
The CHESTER is refitting at Portsmouth. Orders are given for her to careened and sheathed and provided with Stores and Victuals for a voyage to the West Indies with a Middle Complement of Men. An unnamed Brigantine is to be cleaned and refitted at Sheerness.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-03-29
ADM/A/1782/242
Warrant appointing James Barnes, Cook of the Montagu, to be Cook of the LONDON in place of the former who has died. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-03-28
ADM/A/1782/236
Warrant appointing Richard Wight to be Purser of the NEW AFRICA Hired ship during her continuing in HM service. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-03-28
ADM/A/1782/228
Ordering the OXFORD and GREENWICH to be cleaned and refitted at Portsmouth for service in the Channel and victualled for four months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-03-21
ADM/A/1782/176
Wanting to know the best way of obtaining a small number of vessels to serve as Advice Boats. The vessels must be good sailers and suitable for that service. The GERMOON Prize at Plymouth has already been fitted as an Advice Boat, while others are to be procured by building, purchasing or hiring.…
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